Based on the text and class discussions, define standard error of the mean. 

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

  Based on the text and class discussions, 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. 

  Based on the text and class discussions, define level of significance. 

  Based on the text and class discussions, discuss reasons for establishing various levels of significance. 

  Based on the text and class discussions, contrast one-tailed and two-tailed tests. 

  Based on the text and class discussions, 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 
Linear Regression 
T-Test 
ANOVA 
Chi-Square 

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Second Article Critique Due

This is an individual assignment.

  E-mail your work to Dr. Janiak on or before 12 a.m., July 10. 

   Striving for Control, Part 2 

With your group and using the empirical research article, Reading for Meaning: The Efficacy of Reciprocal Teaching in Fostering Reading Comprehension in High School Students in Remedial Reading Classes, answer the following questions: 
 

1. What methods were used for data reduction (summarization)? If there is more than one research question, then there may be separate methods (statistical procedures) to answer each research question. You need to address each one independently. 

2. Were the statistical procedures used appropriate? Again, if there is more than one research question, then there may be separate methods (statistical procedures) to answer each research question. You need to address each one independently. 

3. What conclusions were reached? Are these reasonable given the findings? 

4. Are there any threats to the validity of the study (internal or external)? If so, identify them (limit yourself to 3 or fewer), and determine a way to alter the design to avoid these threats.

 

 

  E-mail your group work to Dr. Janiak on or before 12 a.m., July 10. 
 

  Special Assignment for Group 2 Only 

Outline Chapter 6 using the format of Chapter 1 outline from Module 1.  
  

  E-mail your group work to Dr. Janiak on or before 12 a.m., July 10. 

 

  Chapter 3 Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Researh