Learning Objectives

  • List the options for entering data for quantitative analysis.
  • Identify the types of graphs and statistics that are appropriate for analysis of variables at each level of measurement.
  • List the guidelines for constructing frequency distributions.
  • Define combined and compressed statistical displays and explain when they are useful.
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using each of the three measures of central tendency.
  • Define the concept of skewness and explain how it can influence measures of central tendency.
  • Explain how to percentage a cross-tabulation table and how to interpret the results.
  • Discuss the three reasons for conducting an elaboration analysis.
  • Write a statement based on inferential statistics that reports the confidence that can be placed in a statistical statement of a population parameter.
  • Define the statistics obtained in multiple regression analysis and explain their purpose.