2022 Introduction to Statistics in Research Mitchell 2nd ed

I N T R O T O R E S E A R C H : D A T A V I S U A L I Z A T I O N & C O M M O N S T A T T E S T S

There are multiple statistical packages available. You may use any of them; however, the Ph.D. Advisory Board chose to use SPSS (since it is most used in Academia) and that will be the package we explain.

Just so you know, SPSS (version 27 premium) can be rented through the SMWC’s OnTheHub Store for $88.95/12 months or through StudentDiscounts.com for around $77.00/12 months.

Question : When researchers collect and report on new data, those data are

a. b. c. d.

Primary data Secondary data Either a or b

None of the above.

Answer: a

Question : ______________refers to the generalizability of the results of a study.

a. b. c. d.

Statistical significance

Power

External validity Internal validity

Answer: c

Question: The internal consistency of a scale is questioned when

a. b. c. d.

α = .80. α < .70. α > .70 α >.90

Hint: See Global Warming Dataset in Correlation Convocation! Answer: b

Communicate the results Adams & McGuire (2022) say, “Communicating what the results mean, how they fit or don’t fit with past research, limitations of the study, and suggestions for further research allows others to learn from and build upon research” (p. 14). As a reminder, a complete manuscript showing proper APA style is available in Appendix B of the Adams & McGuire textbook. Keep in mind that a dissertation will have specific title page requirements.

Also, in the Adams & McGuire (2022) textbook, a sample article is shown (p.595) that was submitted and then published by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology journal hosted by Sage Publications.

You should consider the publication requirements of journals even as you are on your dissertation journey. So to get you started, let’s look at some of the opportunities that may match your r esearch interest.

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