Modules

Module Ten    Other Design Issues
Learning Objectives

  Briefly define/describe standard error of the mean. 

  Given a variable, a score on that variable, and the confidence interval; interpret the score. 

  Differentiate between statistical significance and importance. 

  Given the variable, a score on that variable, and the standard error of the difference between means, interpret the standard error of the difference between means. 

  Define level of significance. 

  Contrast one-tailed and two-tailed tests. 

  Describe the purpose for the t-test, ANOVA, and Chi-Square. 

  Given the variables, the means, and the t-value, f-value, or chi-square value; interpret the t-value, f-value, or chi-square value.  

  Given an empirical research article; identify the participant(s), independent variable(s), dependent variable(s), extraneous variable(s), type (experimental or quasi-experimental), experimental group, control group, research question, research hypothesis, null hypothesis, data collection, sampling procedure, data reduction technique(s), and conclusions reached. 

  Given an empirical research article; evaluate the appropriateness of the data analysis techniques used and the conclusions reached. 

Correlation 
T-Test 
ANOVA 
Chi-Square

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   Data Collection Anyone? 

Based on your research question presented during Module two, with your group members, describe your method of collecting data.  
 

  Post your answers on the  WebBoard under the heading, "Data Collection Anyone?"
See course syllabus for the date the assignment is due.

Please note: this WebBoard link is for Dr. McConney's section only.

Dr. Abalos' students please open another window in your browser, and log on to http://onyx.fgcu.edu/~134

  Research Proposal due - check syllabus for due date

Chapter 15 (Inferential Statistics) is highly recommended

Chapter 17 (Preparing a Research Report)

Suggested References --

Stringer, E.T. (1996). Action research: A handbook for practitioners. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Borg, W.R., & Gall, M.D. (1989). Educational research: An introduction (5th ed.). NY: Longman. 

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