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Required Text

Sprinthall, R. C. (2000). Basic Statistical Analysis (6th Ed). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Other Resources

1. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)

2. Calculator with square root and related functions

3. Articles as Assigned

Intermediate Objectives
1. Describe or define three measures of central tendency
2. Given sets of data, calculate the three measures of central tendency
3. Calculate the measures of central tendency for sample sets of data
4. Describe or define three measures of variability
5. Calculate the measures of variability for a set of data
6. Describe the three of relative position
7. Calculate the relative position for selected scores from a set of data
8. Explain the concept of standard error and provide examples
9. Describe the effects of sample size on standard error
10. Explain the purpose of a test of significance and provide examples for selected problems
11. For selected problems, explain the potential impact of Type I and Type II errors.
12. Explain the purpose and perform the calculations for the following tests
a. 't' test (I)	c. ANOVA	f. Correlation
b. 't' test (P)	d. Chi-square	g. Regression
13. Apply selected post-hoc tests to sampling data

Course Requirements

Comprehensive Examinations - 150 points each (Weight 40 %). Two examinations are scheduled during the term. The examinations will applications based on assigned reading, lectures, handouts, class discussions, and other specified information.

Quizzes - 25 points each (Weight 30%) Quizzes will be over the assigned readings in the text. Each quiz will consist of short answer and/or multiple choice questions.

Problems - 25 points each (Weight 30%) Problems will come from readings, discussions and/or articles provided during the course. They are to be done outside of class and presented at the scheduled times. For selected sections, students will use the SPSS software that is available on the university server or other appropriate software.

Calendar
Session 1 Introduction and Central Tendency	Articles from the paper and readings	Pages 17-18
Session 2 Central Tendency	Text: Pages 1-40	Quiz #1 Problems: Pages 40-42 (1-14)
Session 3 Variability	Text: Pages 43-57	Quiz #2 Problems: Pages 57-59 (1-14)
Session 4 Normal Curve and Standard Scores	Text: Pages 61-103	Quiz #3 Problems: Pages 82-84 (1-14)
Session 5 Standard Scores		Quiz #4 Problems: Pages 104-106 (1-13)
Session 6 Probability	Text: Pages 107-123	Problems: Pages 123-125 (1-19)
Session 7	Examination #1
Session 8 Statistics and Parameters	Text: Pages 129-152	Quiz #5 Problems: Pages 152-154 (1-19)
Session 9 Hypothesis Testing	Text: Pages 156-174	Quiz #6 Problems: Pages 175-178 (1-13)
Session 10 Hypothesis of Differences	Text: Pages 219-248	Quiz #7 Problems: Pages 249-254 (1-13)
Session 11 Correlation	Text: Pages 255-285	Quiz #8 Problems: Pages 285-294 (1-20)
Session 12 ANOVA	Text: Pages 295-325	Quiz #9 Problems: Pages 325-332 (1-8)
Session 13 Chi-square	Text: Pages 332-353	Quiz #10 Problems: Pages 353-362 (1-21)
Session 14 Regression	Text:	Problems: Pages ()
Session 15	Examination #2

Read article 2 if you have completed Ed 710: Research, but both if you have not taken the course.

1. Scandlyn, J. N. (1987). How to read a research article. Orthopaedic Nursing 6(5), 21-27.

2. McAweeney, M. J. & Heinrich, R. (1996). Steps for evaluating and interpreting quantitative research.
Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, , 57-61.

Topics for Sessions 1, 2 and 3: Descriptive statistics and central tendency

3. Little, V. M. & Marini, I (199 ). Abuses of handicapped parking

4. Mortenson, T. G. (2000). Where are the boys? The growing gender gap higher in higher education.

5. Stutts, M. A., Patternson, L. T., & Hunnicutt, G. G. (1997). Females’ perception of risks associated
with alcohol consumption during pregnancy. American Journal of Health Behavior, 21 (2), 137-146.

6. Abengozar, M. C., Bueno, B., & Vega, J. L. (1999). Intervention on attitude toward death along the life
span. Educational Gerontology, 25, 435-447.

Topics of Sessions 8 and 9: Statistics and parameters; Hypothesis testing

7. Knox, D. Zusman, M. E., Kaluzny, M., & Sturdivant, L. (199 ). Attitudes and behavior of college
students toward infidelity. College Student Journal.

8. Lance, L. M. & Ross, C. E. (199 ). Views of violence in American sports: A study of college students.
College Student Journal,

9. Ferguson, J. M. (1998). High school students’ attitudes toward inclusion of handicapped students in
the regular education classroom. The Educational Forum, 63, 173-179.

10. Plus articles 3 thru 6

Topics of Session 10: Hypothesis of the difference or Student's 't'

11. Fewell, R. (1991). Effective early intervention: Results from the model preschool program for children with Down Syndrome and other developmental delays. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 11(1),

12. Durlak, C. (1994). Preparing high school students with learning disabilities for the transition to
postsecondary education. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 27(1),

13. Luzzo, D. A. & Pierce, G. (199 ). Effects of DISCOVER on the career maturity of middle school
students.

14. Tapasak, R. (1999). Evaluation of a first-year inclusion program. Remedial and Special Education,
20(4)

15. McConatha, J. (19 ). A cross-generational and gender comparison of value priorities of adults living
in the U.S. Psychology: A Journal of Human Behavior

Topics of Session 11: Correlation

16. Harrell, E. H., Kelly, K. & Stutts, W. A. (199 ). Situational determinants of correlations between
serum control and self reported stress measures. Psychology: A Journal of Human Behavior,

17. Stuntzner-Gibson, D. Koren, P. E. & DeChillo, N. (1999). The youth satisfaction questionnaire:
what kids think of services.

18. Verhoek-Miller, N. & Miller, D. L.(199*). Teacher power style and student satisfaction. Psychology: A
Journal of Human Behavior.

Topics for Session 12: ANOVA, MANOVA, Effect Sizw and Post-hoc Tests

19. Burns, M., Storey, K., & Certo, N. J. (1999). Effect of service learning on attitudes towards students with severe disabilities. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 34(1), 58-65.

20. Luzzo, Darrell et al. (19 ). Evaluating differences in college students' career decision making on the
basis of disability status

21. Maring, G. (1987). Assessing the effects of college reading and study skills programs: A basic
evaluation model. Journal of Reading,

22. Roberts, R. L., Harper, R., & Preszler, B. (1997). The effects of the Fresh Start program on native
American parolees’ job placement. Journal of Employment Counseling, 34, 115-122.

23. Strom, R. D., Amukamar, H., Strom, S. K., Beckert, T. E., Strom, P. S., & Griswoold, D. L. (2000).
Parenting success of African American fathers. Journal of Research and Development in
Education, 33, 257-266.

24. Whicker, K (1977). Cooperative learning in the secondary mathematics classroom. Journal of
Educational Research, 91 (1).

Topics for Session13: Chi-Square

25. Hennessey, J. (1990). At-risk community college students and a reading improvement course: a
longitudinal study. Journal of Reading, 34(2).

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