Assignment
Length: 6 pages.
The topic is a specitic statistical technique such as t-test and ANOVA.
PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED ARTICLES, OTHER ARTICLES MAY BE USED BUT THESE THREE WILL NEED TO BE USED AS WELL.
In this six research paper, you will explore in detail one of the statistical approaches to research discussed in the course, applying it in the context of a specific application or methodological study. This will help you gain a deeper understanding of your chosen topic as well as gain experience in translating these ideas into practice.
Find at least three relevant research articles which:
• Support your chosen topic.
• Discuss previous work on modeling/analysis in the area you've selected.
• Have the statistical analysis and results from research conducted.
• Cover technical aspects of the statistical methods discussed in class.
Your paper must include the following:
• Introductory Paragraph: Identify the purpose of the paper, the common research issue, and the corresponding statistical test in your opening paragraph.
• Context Development: Discuss the three articles used, the focus of the articles, the research questions and hypotheses, and how the statistical technique helps answer the research question in the studies.
• Statistical Tool Discussion: Discuss the role of statistics in research and the common statistical test uses, limitations, and interpretation.
• Conclusion: Summarize the elements of the chosen statistical test and the kinds of research questions the statistical test can help answer in your conclusion.
• Resources: Provide a reference page listing all sources used in the development of this paper in American Psychology Association (APA) format. All literature/computer/interview/resources should be cited and listed.
Articles
1. Evaluation of organic contamination in urban groundwater surrounding a municipal landfill, Zhoukou, China by D. M. Han & X. X. Tong & M. G. Jin.
2.EVALUATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS NEAR TWO WASTE SITES IN IBADAN AND LAGOS, NIGERIA by A. IKEM, O. OSIBANJO, M. K. C. SRIDHAR and A. SOBANDE.
3. EVALUATION OF MONITORING SITES FOR PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER IN AN URBAN AREA BY Aabha P. Sargaonkar, Apurba Gupta and Sukumar Devotta.