Lesson Topic:

 Quantitative Data Analysis
Objectives:
  1. Define or describe three measures of central tendency;
  2. Define or describe three measures of variability;
  3. List two characteristics of positively skewed distributions and negatively skewed distributions;
  4. Define or describe two measures of relationship;
  5. Define or describe four measures of relative position;
  6. Explain the concept of standard error;
  7. Describe how sample size affects standard error;
  8. Describe the null hypothesis;
  9. State the purpose of a test of significance;
  10. Describe Type I and Type II errors;
  11. Describe the concept of significance level (probability level);
  12. Describe one-tailed and two-tailed tests;
  13. Explain the difference between parametric tests and nonparametric tests; and
  14. Describe the major analysis for inferential statistics.

 
Activities:
  1. Read the chapters entitled: Descriptive Statistics & Inferential Statistics (Read pgs. 304-317 & 338-347)
  2. Review the Power Point Presentation for both chapters on the Companion Website.
  3. Review this site on Basic Descriptive Statistics.
  4. Do this great Simulation for Descriptive Statistics.
  5. Review this site on Basic Statistics.
  6. Check this site out for a simple description of Inferential Statistics.
  7. There will be no pre-work for Class 10 other than the above readin and site navigation. Please bring a calulator to class with you on Monday.