Bivariate Data Analysis : A Practical Guide

A Practical Guide

By: Randi L Sims

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Hardcover | 1 December 1998

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Helps users of computerized statistical packages make correct statistical choices to match data they have collected, in cases of bivariate data analysis. Overviews popular statistical packages, then gives instructions on classifying data, frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, and hypothesis testing. Also covers Chi-square, t tests of two means, ANOVA, correlation, and testing scales. Includes exercises, answers, and a glossary.

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List of Figures and Tables	p. xi
Preface	p. xv
Using Statistical Packages	p. 1
Popular Statistical Packages	p. 1
Classifying Your Data	p. 5
Choosing the Proper Statistical Methods	p. 5
Categorical Variables; 2 Value Limit	p. 5
Categorical Variables; No Value Limit	p. 5
Continuous Variables	p. 6
Selecting the Appropriate Statistical Technique	p. 6
Steps in Testing Your Hypothesis	p. 7
Rephrasing Your Hypotheses	p. 8
Steps in Rewriting Your Hypothesis	p. 9
Frequency Distributions	p. 11
Quality Control	p. 12
Summary Statistics	p. 13
Sample Report	p. 13
Steps in Preparing Frequency Distributions	p. 13
Cross Tabulations	p. 13
Sample Report	p. 16
Steps in Preparing Cross Tabulations	p. 16
Descriptive Statistics	p. 17
Measures of Central Tendency	p. 17
Mean	p. 18
Median	p. 18
Mode	p. 18
Measures of Dispersion	p. 19
Range	p. 19
Variance	p. 19
Standard Deviation	p. 19
Reporting Your Descriptive Statistics	p. 20
Steps in Preparing Descriptive Statistics	p. 20
Sample Report	p. 21
Hypothesis Testing	p. 23
Hypothesis versus Null Hypothesis	p. 23
Probability	p. 23
Support for Your Hypotheses	p. 24
Sample Size	p. 24
Degrees of Freedom	p. 24
Coding	p. 25
Continuous Variables	p. 25
Categorical Variables	p. 25
Reverse Scoring or Recoding	p. 25
One- Versus Two-Tailed Tests	p. 26
Reading Statistical Printouts	p. 27
Preparing Tables of Your Results
Chi-square	p. 29
Sample Report	p. 33
Sample Report	p. 34
Steps in Hypothesis Testing Using the Chi-square Statistic	p. 35
t Tests of Two Means	p. 37
Paired Test	p. 38
Sample Report	p. 38
Two Independent Groups	p. 38
Sample Report	p. 40
One-Tailed Tests	p. 40
Paired Test	p. 40
Sample Report	p. 41
Two Independent Groups	p. 41
Sample Report	p. 43
Steps in Hypothesis Testing Using the t Test	p. 44
ANOVA -- Analysis of Variance	p. 45
Sample Report	p. 47
Sample Report	p. 48
Sample Report	p. 50
Steps in Hypothesis Testing using ANOVA	p. 50
Correlation	p. 51
Positive Correlation Coefficients	p. 51
Sample Report	p. 53
Sample Report	p. 56
Negative Correlation Coefficients	p. 56
Sample Report	p. 58
Steps in Hypothesis Testing Using Correlation	p. 58
Testing Your Scales	p. 59
Reliability	p. 59
Test-Retest Reliability	p. 59
Sample Report	p. 60
Internal Reliability	p. 60
Sample Report	p. 62
Sample Report	p. 62
Validity	p. 63
Sensitivity	p. 63
Sample Report	p. 63
List of Hypotheses	p. 65
Exercises	p. 67
Selected Answers to Exercises	p. 83
Glossary	p. 91
Index	p. 95
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