This chapter will help you:

• Explain the concept of inferential statistics and how they differ from descriptive statistics.
• Describe the normal curve and its significance to inferential statistics.
• Explain the concept of statistical significance and its relevance to interpreting research findings.
• Describe and compute a t test.
• Explain the concept of analysis of variance.
• Compare and contrast the concepts of correlation and regression.
• Define Type I and Type II errors.