Read Nelson, J. A. P., Young, B. J., Young, E. J., & Cox, G. (2010). Using teacher-written praise notes to promote a positive environment in a middle school. Preventing School Failure, 54(2), 119-125.See attached.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines. An abstract is not required.
Please include an introduction and conclusion to take minimum words.
In an essay of 500-700 words, use the scenario presented above, to answer the following questions:
What statistical test was used in Nelson et al., (2010)?
Did the authors use the correct statistical test? In other words, what was their rationale for using this test (i.e., were the variables discrete or continuous and was the test appropriate for this type of data?)
What was the research question? How did the statistical test address and answer the research question?
How did the authors interpret the results of this study?