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Syllabus

Course Overview

Welcome to your Capella University online course, 7864 – Quantitative Design and Analysis.

In this course, you will be introduced to the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics. Decision-making skills in the research process will also be emphasized. While the computation of statistics with software will be an important part of this course, more emphasis will be placed on the application and interpretation of statistical results.

This course has three major requirements, each of which will contribute to your final grade:

1. Unit discussion participation. (See the Response Guidelines for each discussion.)

2. Assignments requiring the use of a statistical program, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

3. A research journal summary.

Course Guidelines

In preceding courses, you were likely required to work on a course project that was purposeful in demonstrating your understanding of the overall course competencies. However, in this course there is not a final project. Instead, you will complete and submit:

Weekly discussion postings. Six unit assignments (in Units 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10).

The assignments in Units 6–10 have a common set of guidelines and similar rubrics. Completion of these assignments will involve using the Data Analysis and Application (DAA) Template. Be sure to review the SPSS Data Analysis Report Guidelines for more information on these assignments.

Course Competencies To successfully complete this course, you will be expected to:

1. Analyze the computation, application, strengths, and limitations of various statistical tests.

2. Analyze the decision-making process of data analysis.

3. Apply knowledge of hypothesis testing.

4. Interpret the results of statistical analyses.

5. Apply a statistical program's procedure to data.

6. Apply the results of statistical analyses (your own or others) to your field of interest or career.

7. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members in the identified field of study.

Prerequisites

Information regarding any applicable prerequisites is available through the University catalog and your advisor.

Grading

Course requirements include the following major independent measures of learner competency.

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Activity Weight Scoring Guide

1. Discussion Participation 28% Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.

2. Unit Activities 72%  

u03a1: Histograms and Descriptive Statistics

12% Histograms and Descriptive Statistics Scoring Guide.

u04a1: z Scores, Type I and II Errors, Hypothesis Testing

12% z Scores, Type I and II Errors, Hypothesis Testing Scoring Guide.

u06a1: Correlations 12% Correlations Scoring Guide.

u08a1: t Tests 12% t Tests Scoring Guide.

u09a1: Journal Article Summary 12% Journal Article Summary Scoring Guide.

u10a1: One-Way ANOVA 12% One-Way ANOVA Scoring Guide.

Total: 100%

Final Course Grade

A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% F = 69% and below

Course Materials

Required

The materials listed below are required to complete the learning activities in this course.

Required Bookstore

Once the Capella University Bookstore opens for the quarter, as a registered learner you will receive an e-mail containing a direct link you can use to obtain your materials. Please follow the instructions provided to you by the bookstore to download digital materials. Some materials are available only in hard-copy format and will be shipped to you. The bookstore will indicate any materials that may involve shipping.

Required Textbooks/eBooks

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

George, D., & Mallery, P. (2016). IBM SPSS statistics 23 step by step: A simple guide and reference (14th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

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Warner, R. M. (2013). Applied statistics: From bivariate through multivariate techniques (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Required Software

IBM SPSS Statistics Standard or Premium GradPack, version 22 or higher, for PC or Mac. (The Base GradPack is not acceptable for use in this course.) You have access to the more robust IBM SPSS Statistics Premium GradPack through the Capella bookstore.

Required Library

The following required readings are provided in the Capella University Library or linked directly in this course. To find specific readings by journal or book title, use Journal and Book Locator. Refer to the Journal and Book Locator library guide to learn how to use this tool.

Required Library Resources

Anderson, C. A., & Bushman, B. J. (2001). Effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, physiological arousal, and prosocial behavior: A meta-analytic review of the scientific literature. Psychological Science, 12(5), 353–359.

Delphin-Rittmon, M. E., Flanagan, E. H., Bellamy, C. D., Diaz, A., Johnson, K., Molta, V., & . . . Ortiz, J. (2015).  Learning from those we serve: Piloting a culture competence intervention co-developed by university faculty and persons in recovery. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. doi:10.1037/prj0000155

Jia, Y., Konold, T. R., & Cornell, D. (2015). Authoritative school climate and high school dropout rates.  School Psychology Quarterly. doi:10.1037/spq0000139

Wang, P., Rau, P. P., & Salvendy, G. (2015).  Effect of information sharing and communication on driver's risk taking. Safety Science, 77, 123–132. doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2015.03.013

Required Internet and External

Please note that URLs change frequently. While the URLs were current when this course was designed, some may no longer be valid. If you cannot access a specific link, contact your instructor for an alternative URL. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

Required Internet and External Resources

Harraway, J. A., & Barker, R. J. (2005).  Statistics in the workplace: A survey of use by recent graduates with higher degrees [PDF]. Statistics Education Research Journal, 4(2), 43–58.

Suggested

The following materials are recommended to provide you with a better understanding of the topics in this course. These materials are not required to complete the course, but they are aligned to course activities and assessments and are highly recommended for your use.

Suggested Library

The following suggested readings may be available in the Capella University Library. To find specific readings by journal or book title, use Journal and Book Locator. Refer to the Journal and Book Locator library guide to learn how to use this tool. If the full text is not available, you may be able to request a copy through the Interlibrary Loan service.

Suggested Library Resources

Harrison, J., Thompson, B., & Vannest, K. J. (2009). Interpreting the evidence for effective interventions to increase the academic performance of students with ADHD: Relevance of the statistical significance controversy. Review of Educational Research, 79(2), 740–775.

Stone, E. (2010). t test, independent samples.  In N. J. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of research design (pp. 1552–1556). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. doi:10.4135/9781412961288.n475

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Wabed, A., & Tang, X. (2010). Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) In N. J. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of research design (pp. 27–29). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. doi:10.4135/9781412961288.n11

Walk, M., & Rupp, A. (2010).  Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. In N. J. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of research design (pp. 1023–1026). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. doi:10.4135/9781412961288.n309

Young, J. R., Young, J. L., & Hamilton, C. (2014). The use of confidence intervals as a meta-analytic lens to summarize the effects of teacher education technology courses on preservice teacher TPACK. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 46(2), 149–172.

Optional

The following optional materials are offered to provide you with a better understanding of the topics in this course. These materials are not required to complete the course.

Optional Internet and External

Please note that URLs change frequently. While the URLs were current when this course was designed, some may no longer be valid. If you cannot access a specific link, contact your instructor for an alternative URL. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

Optional Internet and External Resources

Field, A. (2013). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

APA Style Central

Capella uses the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association as its style guide for scholarly writing. Using a single publication manual ensures a consistent style across degrees, programs, and schools. APA style is well respected and widely used in scholarly works and academic publications.

Capella provides a thorough selection of online resources to help you understand APA style and use it effectively. Capella learners can access the companion website to the APA manual directly at APA Style Central (use Firefox or Chrome). APA Style Central contains the content found in the manual and offers 24/7 access to in-depth tutorials, quick guides, tools, samples, and templates. For more instruction and guidance about APA style and APA Style Central, see the APA Style and Format section of the Capella Writing Center.

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