Over the past few weeks, you have explored a variety of statistical techniques that each play an important role in conducting research. For this Final Paper, you will evaluate the application, interpretations, and presentation of statistics in formal and informal research studies.
Begin by locating three research studies to analyze for your Final Paper, based on the three statistical techniques below:
At least one study should display data through graphs, tables, and/or charts.
At least one study should describe the hypothesis testing procedure that was used (either explicitly /specifically, or implicitly/generally).
At least one study should use inferential statistical analysis tests or correlation/regression approaches.
Once you have selected your three research studies, develop a paper using the format below as a guide.
Final Paper Structure
Opening: State which three specific statistical procedures you will be evaluating.
Thesis: Describe how these statistical procedures been used to answer research questions.
Literature Review: For each study presented, state the research question being asked.
Explain how the illustrated statistical procedure helped to answer each research question.
Statistical Discussion: Analyze the value, strengths, and weaknesses of each statistical technique in answering formal and informal research questions.
Conclusion: Summarize the general use of statistical tools in quantitative research studies.