This module lasts two weeks and covers basic quantitative research and basic statistical tests. In the first week it is recommended that you watch the overview and lecture videos, and read Sheppard chapters 8-9. In the second week it is recommended that you watch the "Statistics made easy" video, read Sheppard chapter 11 & DeCarlo 12.4 and complete the Excel activities.
This is an overview video where I give a high level explanation of the readings and describe this week's tasks.
This is an optional video that shows how I analyzed a few of the questions from the class survey.
This video covers variables, the null hypothesis, and how to choose the right test.
These are the slides for Module 6.
Includes considerations for choosing and using a survey. Pay special attention to wording of questions and answers as described in 8.6 and 8.7
Very similar to Sheppard's chapter.
A brief introduction to quantitative data
A great video that uses height and weight and shows several different tests.
Provides great definitions and description of major vocabulary terms.
Explains a quantitative interview. Specifically pay attention to 11.4 on issues to consider when conducting an interview.
A quick reference for choosing the right statistical test.
These readings are optional but will give you more context.
A great video that covers all of the basic statistical content you'll need in 42 minutes.
Looks at describing a quantitative dataset.
Looks at making inferences from a quantitative dataset.
How to run a t-test in Excel with just a formula!
Due: March 13 @ 11:59pm
Video walkthrough of the activity with a different data set.
Due: March 20 @ 11:59pm
A quick way to get descriptive statistics in Excel. Includes installation instructions for Windows PCs.
Due:
For Data Set 1 - Groups, please calculate the sum, mean, median and mode for each column in the spreadsheet. For Data Set 2 - Grades, please run descriptive statistics using the Excel Data Analysis Toolpak. Watch the video above for exactly what to do.
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