Unit 5 Assignment: Analysis Results
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Directions
In this assignment you will upload the results of your analysis of any data you collected. Understand that you when conducting surveys, all responses may not be returned by this time (and that is to be expected). The intent here is to briefly describe what method of analysis you used and why you selected it, then apply an analytical method different from the one you initially used and provide the results (see When to use what test. Download When to use what test.) For example, perhaps you conducted a Descriptive Analysis on your data (central tendency, frequency, etc.,) and you might instead consider an Inferential Analysis of your data looking at differences (Chi Square, t-Test, etc.,) or relationships (Correlation, Regression, etc.).
[You’ll find helpful examples of these analysis in the When to use what test Download When to use what testguide.]
Answer the following question:
How were the results from the alternative analytical method you used different from your initial method?
Is there potential value in including the alternative analytical method used? Why or why not – be specific.
The intent is to expose you to alternative means of examining the same data set, and allow you to visualize whether one method provided superior results, relative to your research, than another.
Due Date
• Submit the results of your primary and alternative data analysis before 11:59 pm, Wednesday (CT).
Rubric
Data Analysis
Data Analysis
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Analysis
Primary and Alternate analysis of collected data 25 to >15.0 pts
Full Marks
At least two (2) different statistical analysis methods were applied to the data collected. 15 to >0 pts
Did not meet expectations
only one (1) statistical analysis method was applied to the data collected.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Results Reflected
Primary and Alternate analytical results of data collected 25 to >15.0 pts
Full Marks
The results of at least two (2) different statistical analysis methods of the data collected were discussed. 15 to >0 pts
Did not meet expectations
The results of only one () statistical analysis method was discussed.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalytical Methods Explored
Pros and Cons of Primary and Alternate analytical methods were explored and discussed 25 to >15.0 pts
Full Marks
Pros and cons of at least two (2) different statistical analysis methods were explored and discussed. 15 to >0 pts
Did not meet expectations
Pros and cons of only one (1) statistical analysis method was discussed.
25 pts
Reference: (Chapter 12)
Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology, 8th Ed., Cengage Publishing, Michael G. Maxfield; Earl R. Babbie
Link to my survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7TV3ZQB