Assignment Overview
Please read the methods sections of the following research papers available at Trident digital library and focus on the tests.
For t-test read:
Hung, I. C., Yanga, S., Fanga, W. C., Hwangb, G. J., Chena, S. C. (2014). A context-aware video prompt approach to improving students’ in-field reflection levels. Computers & Education (70), 80-91.
For ANOVA read:
Sandberg, S. (2013). Emerging market entry node pattern and experiential knowledge of small and medium-sized enterprises. International Marketing Review, 30(2), 106-129.
For Chi-Square read:
Chung-Herrera, B., Gonzalez, G. R., & Hoffman, K. D. (2010). When demographic differences exist: An analysis of service failure and recovery among diverse participants. The Journal of Services Marketing, 24(2), 128-141.
Case Assignment
Based on the above-mentioned dataset, write a paper, addressing the following issues:
- Summary of T-test article:
- What is one major finding from this article? Cite the test statistic, p-value, and the pattern in the finding. Was the use of this test appropriate? Why?
- What is one major implication of the finding reported in (a) (e.g., how do the findings inform potential actions or future research)?
- Summary of ANOVA article:
- What is one major finding from this article? Cite the test statistic, p-value, and the pattern in the finding. Was the use of this test appropriate? Why?
- What is one major implication of the finding reported in (a) (e.g., how do the findings inform potential actions or future research)?
- Summary of Chi-square article:
- What are two major findings from this article? Cite the test statistics, p-values, and the patterns in the findings. Was the use of this test appropriate? Why?
- What is one major implication of the finding reported in (a) (e.g., how do the findings inform potential actions or future research)?
Please organize your paper in a scholarly way. Add section titles when necessary. Explain your logic, and when appropriate, use external sources and use proper citations. Conclude your report with a paragraph or so evaluating the entire exercise in terms of what you have learned and your reflections on the topic.
The paper is usually between 5 and 12 pages long.
Assignment Expectations
- Student is able to read and understand research results pertaining to typical bi-variate tests.
- Student able to identify which bi-variate test should be used based on the situation.
- Student answers the questions with clarity, depth, and critical thinking.
- Completeness and coherence: Chain of thought is easy to follow.
- Student uses relevant evidence and additional papers/resources to support the propositions.
- Paper is clearly written with appropriate format. Reference list is complete. Citation is properly done.
