SAGE Journal Articles

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Karran, J.C., Moodie, E. E. M., & Wallace, M.P. Statistical Method Use in Public Health Research. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, , 1-7

Learning Objective: Explain the concept of inferential statistics and how they differ from descriptive statistics.

How does the article support the Learning Objective?  The article discusses the prevalence of inferential statistics in research articles in public health

Summary:  The authors wrote a review to determine how often different statistical tests are used in public health research. They found a variety of methods used and strongly suggest significant statistical training for those in public health.

 

Ruppel, E.K. (2015). Use of Communication Technologies in Romantic Relationships: Self-Disclosure and the Role of Relational Development. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 32, 667-686.

Learning Objective:  Explain the concept of statistical significance

How does the article support the Learning Objective?  This study, using descriptive and inferential statistics discusses levels of significance in its findings.

Summary:  The author determined communication technologies play a different role disclosure in romantic relationships than what prior studies show regarding strangers using communication technologies . One factor in understanding self-disclosure in communication technology is relationship development.