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Descriptive statistics calculates measures like mean, median, and standard
deviation
What is the purpose of data analysis in psychological research?
Identify patterns and test hypotheses
Descriptive statistics uses measures like mean, median, and standard
deviation
What statistical methods are used in data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and correlations?
Statistical methods
A researcher comparing memory test scores after 8 hours versus 4 hours of sleep is using
data analysis
.
Data analysis uses statistical methods to identify patterns, trends, and
correlations
What factors influence the choice of data analysis technique?
Research design and data type
A t-test is used to compare the means of two
groups
What is the purpose of descriptive statistics?
Summarise data without inferences
Match the descriptive statistic with its definition:
Mean ↔️ Average of all values
Median ↔️ Middle value in a sorted dataset
Standard deviation measures the spread of data around the
mean
.
What is the mean of the following test scores: 60, 75, 80, 85, 90?
78
The
median
is the middle value when data is ordered.
Inferential statistics are used to make inferences about a
population
What assumptions must be met to use a t-test or ANOVA?
Data normally distributed, equal variances
Statistical significance in inferential statistics indicates that observed differences are likely due to chance.
False
Steps in the data analysis process in psychological research
1️⃣ Data Cleaning
2️⃣ Descriptive Statistics
3️⃣ Inferential Statistics
4️⃣ Interpretation
What is the primary purpose of data analysis in psychological research?
To extract meaningful insights
The first step in data analysis is
cleaning
Descriptive statistics include measures like mean, median, and
standard deviation
.
Match the descriptive statistic with its purpose:
Mean ↔️ Indicates central tendency
Median ↔️ Provides central value, less affected by outliers
Mode ↔️ Indicates most common value
Standard Deviation ↔️ Measures data dispersion
Inferential statistics are used to make inferences about a
population
What statistical test is used to compare the means of two groups?
t-test
Data analysis in psychological research aims to identify patterns, trends, and
correlations
within the data.
The choice of data analysis technique depends on the research
design
What statistical test is used to compare the means of three or more groups?
ANOVA
Descriptive statistics summarize data without drawing inferences about a larger
population
.
The formula for calculating the mean is
\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{n}
What does the standard deviation measure in descriptive statistics?
Spread of data
Inferential statistics require assumptions such as normally distributed data and
equal variances
.
What assumption is necessary for using a t-test to compare two groups?
Equal variances
Statistical significance is determined using
p-values
What does Cohen's d measure in effect size?
Standardized mean difference
A Cohen's d of
0.8
indicates a large effect size.
Match the presentation method with its advantage:
Written Reports ↔️ Detailed, structured
Oral Presentations ↔️ Interactive, allows for clarification
Posters ↔️ Visually appealing, concise summary
Infographics ↔️ Simple, easy to understand
Steps in interpreting research findings
1️⃣ Review statistical results
2️⃣ Relate findings to research question
3️⃣ Discuss limitations and biases
4️⃣ Draw conclusions and implications
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