LibGuides: MTH-2010 v1: Week 8 Resources

Week 8 Resources

Review the resources listed below to prepare for this week's assignment. Before reviewing these resources, read through the assignment instructions so you know what you will be expected to do with this material.

Textbook Reading (Straightforward Statistics : Understanding the Tools of Research)

Straightforward Statistics: Chapter 13 - Chi Square and Hypothesis-Testing with Categorical Variables by Glenn Geher; Sara Hall
ISBN: 9780199751761
Publication Date: 2014-05-01
Geher, G., & Hall, S. (2014). Straightforward statistics : Understanding the tools of research. (Chapter 13) Retrieved from: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=1692209
- Reading this chapter will help you better understand when it is appropriate to use chi-square tests.

Additional Resources

Chi-Squared (video) 11:53
Paul Anderson (November 13, 2011) Chi-Squared Test. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXPBoFDqNVk
- Reviewing this video will illustrate the use of Chi-squared test
Nonparametric Data and Tests
Non parametric data and tests (distribution free tests). (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://www.statisticshowto.datasciencecentral.com/parametric-and-non-parametric-data/
- Reviewing this resource will provide you with an introduction to the use of statistical tests that do not require any assumption of a normal distribution.
Write-Up
Trochim, W. M. (2006). Write-Up. In Research Methods Knowledge Base. Retrieved from: http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/writeup.php
- Reviewing this resource will provide you with guidelines on writing the research report..
Sample Paper
Trochim, W. M. (2006). Sample Paper. Retrieved from: http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/sampaper.php
- Reviewing this resource will provide you with an example of what a research paper will look like.
The Population Density of Landlocked States and World Population Density: A Comparison
Raport, I. R. (n.d.). The population density of landlocked states and world population density: A comparison. Retrieved from: http://www.jsu.edu/depart/geography/mhill/research/resreptf.html
- Reviewing this resource will provide you with an example of a research report.