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CJA/386: Research Statistics

Week 3 - Identifying Statistics Concepts in Research

This video explains the differences between two types of statistics that are used to measure variation in research data: descriptive and inferential statistics.


Watch this video to learn more about measures of dispersion. Take note of the real-world examples provided and reflect on additional uses for this concept.


Read this article before completing assignments in Weeks 3 and 4.


Hypothesis Testing

These videos will help you understand key steps in forming a statistical hypothesis and provide examples of its application in research contexts. Take note of any examples illustrated within the videos.



Reading Research

This brief guide will support your understanding of how to read a peer-reviewed research article.

Note: We do our best to ensure these citations are correct within our system's constraints. We suggest checking your citations to make sure they meet current APA standards.

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