DSRT-839: Advanced Research Methods : Week 1 - IRB/Research Proposal Draft - Part I
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Mapping Research Questions to Data and Analysis
In preparation for your IRB, it is helpful to start thinking deeper and determine what statistics you will use to analyze the data in your study.
Use the table below to help map your research questions to the statistics tests you will use and the conclusions you hope to find.
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Sources of data to answer question
What will you use to gather data? Will you use a specific survey? Will you use interview questions? |
Analysis Is your question related to “differences”? What statistics measure “differences”? Is your question related to “relationships”? What statistics measure “relationships”? |
What “conclusion” do you hope to make? Think about what you really want to answer in layman terms. This will help you determine if the statistics you select will answer your research question. |
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EXAMPLE What is the relationship between teacher use of formative assessment practices and student achievement based on grade level? |
Teacher survey: Self-reported use of assessment practices using a Likert-type scale to measure the frequency of use. Student achievement will be reported in aggregate at the classroom level. |
Two-way ANOVA because there are two independent variables.
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There is a relationship between the use of formative assessments and how students perform in different grade levels. |
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