Research Analytics Final Exam

Results Paragraph

• Topics sentences stating the IV and DV variable, the research hypothesis, and references to tables and graphs

• Sentences comparing the measures of central tendency.

  • Quantitative Data: Mean

  • Qualitative Data: Median, Mode

• Sentences comparing the variation.

  • Quantitative Data: Standard Deviation and Variance.

    • Anything outside of SD2 is an outlier.

  • Qualitative Data: Frequency Distribution

• Sentences stating if the data supports the research hypothesis

• Sentences describing the inferential statistical test, level of significance, degrees of freedom, and null hypothesis.

  • Quantitative Data: T-Test

  • Qualitative: Chi-Square. Null hypothesis is between observed and expected.

• Sentences comparing the calculated value with the table values and make a statement about rejecting or not rejecting the null hypothesis. You should also indicate what the p value is and what this implies.

• Sentences stating if the data is statistically significant or not and what this implies

What should be considered for an abstract?

1. Purpose of the experiment/hypothesis/rationale

2. Procedures used

3. Observations/Data/Results

4. Conclusions

5. Within 250 Words

Conclusion

1. What was the purpose of the experiment?

2. What were the major findings, including the inferential stats test results?

3. Was the hypothesis supported by data?

4. How did your findings compare with other researchers

5. What possible explanation can you offer for the findings? Were the results significant and not significant?

6. What recommendations do you have for further studies?

Experimental Design Diagram

Title

Research Hypothesis

IV

Levels of IV

Trial Size

DV

Constants

Introduction

1. Rationale

2. Implications for larger society

3. Background info for IV

4. Background info for DV

5. Purpose

6. Hypothesis

   1. IV, DV, and DV measurement and control. If no control, justify why.

7. Indicate the levels of the IV and justify why the levels of the IV were decided on

Procedure Writing

1. In paragraph form

2. Complete sentences and make sure the paragraph flows

3. Use proper grammar and make sure the paragraphs are in past tense and passive voice.

4. Include your measuring devices, repeated trials, and safety throughout the procedure.

5. Include all materials throughout the procedure.

Variance Formula

SD Formula

Chi-Square