Homework
Length: 3 to 5 pages.
Examine Statistical Analysis within the Context of a Dissertation
For this homework, you first will identify a topic of interest that you might want to pursue research. You are not tied to this topic when you reach the dissertation sequence, but it should be a topic that you find interesting now and also relates to your program and specialization.
Next, conduct a literature search using the NCU library to locate two quantitative studies examining your selected topic and in which the authors present statistical findings.
Once you have located your articles, you will prepare a short paper using the following format:
i. Introduction to the selected topic of interest
ii. Brief summary of first article
iii. Include research question(s) and hypotheses, if stated, and general findings.
iv. Brief summary of second article
v. Include research question(s) and hypotheses, if stated, and general findings
vi. Include statistical tests used.
vii. Synthesis
viii. Specifically, compare and contrast the two articles, assessing the types of statistical methods and analysis used.
Conclusion
Assess what approach you might take if you were to conduct a study in this topic area.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.