Discussion Post
Part I
i. Schedule 20-25 hours a week for studying and completing assignments
ii. Review the specific terms for each topic on the Statistics Visual Learner website
iii. Read the assigned chapters from the textbook and complete the Progress Checks as you are reading for practice
iv. Use the Electronic Resources for extra assistance (Khan videos, SPSS tutorials, SAGE resources, etc.)
v. Complete the assignment(s) for each topic
Having reviewed this checklist, what challenges might you face? What steps can you take to succeed in the class?
Review the levels of measurement terms in the Statistics Visual Learner media piece. Compare and contrast Stevens's four scales of measurement and explain when each type of scale should be used.
Part II
The professor teaching a large introductory class gives a final exam that has alternate forms, A, B, and C. A student taking the exam using Form B is upset because she claims that Form B is much harder than Forms A and C. Discuss how percentile point data might be useful to determine if the student is correct.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.