Elements of Statistics II

Module 7:  Discussion Forum 2: Non-Parametric Tests II

Instructions

This space has been created for you to share the link of a newspaper or blog article that discusses the importance for companies of using Kruskal-Wallis testing and how they deal with data ties with your classmates.

1. Write a summary about the blog or article.

2. Write at least two paragraphs.

3. The paragraph must have at least 3 sentences.

4. Read your classmates blogs and select two of them to discuss.

5. Establish a dialogue with them.

General Instructions for the Discussion Forum

1. Post your answer as established by your instructor on the course calendar. Your comments must be written in your own words. You can offer examples and quotes to support your proposals. Citations of other authors must be properly documented (author's name, title, date, etc.).

2. Post your comments to the response of at least two (2) of your classmates on or before the day set by your instructor on the course calendar. Your reaction may be based on personal experiences, study material, or additional information obtained from the  Online Library  or others, and may include:

· Some understanding received from what is published that synthesizes the information and offers new perspectives or suggestions.

· The validation or rejection of the idea (supported by your experience or research). 

· New information that broadens, adds or contrasts perspectives (based on reading and evidence). 

3. Remember that your work must be original and must not contain material copied from books or the internet. You must respect the intellectual property of the authors and not commit plagiarism.

4. Examine the criteria used to evaluate your assignment to find out how to get the highest grade for your work. The assignments are graded or evaluated through rubrics or by the distribution of points.

5. Before submitting your entry, read your message several times. This will ensure that it contains the exact information you want to communicate.

 

Remember to review the  academic expectations  for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

· Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 PM Eastern on Wednesday.  

· Contribute a minimum of 350 words for your initial post. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.

· Respond to at least two of your classmates' discussion posts by 11:59 PM Eastern on Saturday. Ask a question, and provide a different viewpoint.