Introduction:
In this assessment, you will complete problems to apply correct order of operations in solving equations, identify appropriate scales of measurement, differentiate continuous versus discrete variables, create tables of frequency distributions, and create graphic visualizations of data.
Preparation:
Download and save the Assessment 1: Basics of Research and Statistics, Frequency Distributions, Percentiles, and Graphical Representations [DOCX] worksheet (Uploaded). Complete the worksheet, and submit it for your assessment. You’ll need clicks.jasp (https://jasp-stats.org/).
Capella University requires learners to meet certain minimum computer requirements. Please note that some software required for a course may exceed these minimum requirements. The following statistical analysis software is required to complete learning activities in this course:
* Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP). (n.d.). https://jasp-stats.org/
Refer to the Statistical Software page on Campus for general information.
Resources: Introduction to Statistics
*Privitera, G. J. (2018). Statistics for the behavioral sciences (3rd ed.). Sage Publications. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
*Appendix A, “Basic Math Review and Summation Notation.”
This portion of the text will refresh your knowledge of the basic math and formulas you’ll need to be familiar with in order to successfully manipulate the data throughout this course. It’s easy to forget if it’s been a while since your last math course.
*Chapter 1, “Introduction to Statistics,” pages 2-32. :This chapter introduces you to statistics and how they are used in the social sciences. In addition, you’ll be introduced to various methods of research, an in-depth exploration of variables, and the scales of measurement, some being nominal, ordinal, and ratio. If the concepts are difficult for you, feel free to do the practice problems. The answers to the even numbered problems are in the textbook.
Resources: Frequency Distributions and Graphical Representations
*Privitera, G. J. (2018). Statistics for the behavioral sciences (3rd ed.). Sage Publications. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
Chapter 2, “Summarizing Data: Frequency Distributions in Tables and Graphs,” pages 33-75.
This chapter introduces you to the basic ways of summarizing data and the underlying reason why we summarize data. This chapter emphasizes frequency distributions for quantitative data. Specifically, the chapter explores categorical data, continuous data, and various tables and graphs used to capture and report the data.
Watch the following to learn how to find results within a journal article: Locating Data in a Journal Article (http://media.capella.edu/CourseMedia/psyc4700element20601/wrapper.asp)
