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What are important considerations in determining an appropriate data analysis approach?
What are important considerations in determining an appropriate data analysis approach?
In the evaluation of programs and policies, there are three main approaches to data analysis : descriptive (descriptive) study, correlative and causal analysis. The choice of approach to the ...
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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research
Introduction
In qualitative research, a hypothesis is not needed to begin research. However, all quantitative research requires a hypothesis before research can begin. In this context, the most popular research approaches used to make informed scientific decisions include qualitative and quantitative methods. Differences between quantitative and ...
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A report based on journal article
A report based on journal article
In the article “influence of temperature on the spatial distribution of first spawning dates of the common frog (Rana Temporaria) in the UK” the author Carroll has mentioned the fact that UK Phenology Network in 1998-2007 have collected around ...
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Statistical Concept
Concept 1: Test of independence (Chi-square)
The independence test Chi-square allows us to determine whether there is a relationship between two categorical variables. It should be stressed that this test tells us whether there is a relationship between variables, but does not indicate the degree or type of relationship, ...
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ARTICLE REVIEW
Article Review: An Introduction to Regression Analysis by Alan O. Sykes
Article Review: An Introduction to Regression Analysis by Alan O. Sykes
Introduction
In his working paper titled An Introduction to Regression Analysis, Alan O. Sykes presents an in-depth introduction of regression analysis, its application in economics, law, medicine and other fields ...
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Article Review
Abstract
This is an article review of the writing “Psychopathology in the Post Genomic Era” by Robert Plomin and Peter McGuffin. The article reviews the characteristics of post genomic era and its contribution to the studies of psychopathology. The article relates to important facts relating to the identification of ...
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STATS ASSIGNMENT
Stats Assignment
Stats Assignment
Following are the questions that are answered accordingly to the mentioned description these are the last four questions:
Question 4: A coin is tossed until for the first time the same result appears twice in succession.
(a) Describe the sample space of this experiment.
Solution: The sample space ...
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STATISTICS
Statistics
Statistics
Question 1:
Describe how infants' fine motor skills change between 12 and 18 months of age.
For the study, non-experimental research design is most appropriate as it is important to note that in non-experimental research the independent variable is not manipulated and is therefore called active variable while the Ex Post ...
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QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Questions to be answered
Article Summary
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Search the literature for an article of interest. Summarize the article, discuss any ethical problems that might arise from the research and suggests possible solutions.
Article Selected
Frisque, D. Kolb, J. (2008), “The Effects of an Ethics Training Program on Attitude, Knowledge, ...
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RESEARCH METHODS
Research Methods
Research Methods
Answer 1
Hypothesis and Theory
Speaking of the hypothesis, it should be clearly distinguished from the ordinary, the ordinary assumption, because all conjecture, of course, there is speculation, but not every suggestion can be called a hypothesis. Hypothesis is an educated guess in part on the causes, driving ...