UOP RES710 Week 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2022 August

RES710 Statistical Research Methods And Design I

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Types of Variables and Data

Understanding and applying levels of measurement is an important part of your research.

Using the variables you chose in Week 1, write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

List the levels of measurement for each of your chosen variables and explain why understanding levels of measurement is important in quantitative research.

DQ2 Understanding What Impact Variable Types Have on Statistical Tests

An important component to quantitative research is choosing the correct statistical test. The University Library offers several Sage Research Methods resources to help you in your endeavors.

Using the “Sage Tools – Which Stats Test?” link from the University Library and your chosen variables, complete the “Which Stats Test?” survey to decide which statistical tests could be most beneficial to understanding the relationship between your variables.

Next, review Figure 9.1. A Quick (but Not Always Great) Approach to Determining What Statistical Test to Use, on p. 201 of Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics.

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

Discuss the process of choosing a statistical test using the tools from Sage and your Salkind & Frey (2019) text.

Explain what impact variable types have on statistical tests.