Question: The practice of quantitative research not only involves statistical calculations and formulas but also involves the understanding of statistical techniques related to real world applications. You might not become a quantitative researcher nor use statistical methods in your profession, but as a consumer, citizen, and scholar-practitioner, it will be important for you to become a critical consumer of research, which will empower you to read, interpret, and evaluate the strength of claims made in scholarly material and daily news.
To prepare for this Assignment:
- Search for and select a peer review (scholarly) quantitative article specific to your discipline (Psychology) and related to t tests.
For this Assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the article. In your critique, include responses to the following:
- Why did the authors use this t test?
- Do you think it's the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
- Did the authors display the data?
- Do the results stand alone? Why or why not?