How to Test for an Association Between Categorical Variables Preparation

For this exercise, you will be using the data described from pages 294 and 298 of Chapter 9 in your Statistics for the Health Sciences text. Please take some time to explore each data set to see how it was constructed.

Download Data Files

• Download the Data Files for Week 5 [ZIP].
• Please take some time to explore each data set to see how it was constructed.

Complete Exercises

Use this week's readings and multimedia resources to complete the following:

• Chi-square test of association using the EqualGroups.jasp data..
• Chi-square goodness of fit test using he Handedness.jasp data.

Note: While you do not have to perform any testing for the larger contingency table (Table 9.4, page 295), you should understand the concepts.

File Submissions

• For each exercise, upload the .jasp file with correct analyses and output saved.
• Upload a separate Word document that includes appropriate graphics or tables copied from the output and pasted into the Word document. Interpret and report the test results in properly formatted APA style.

Discussion Post

Use this week's readings and your own personal research to complete the following:

• Post a summary (with references) of your understanding of the underlying meaning and practical application of Cramer's V in public health.
• Describe one or two of the challenges, knowledge gaps, or unanswered questions you found while completing these exercises.
• Finally, cite, in APA format, at least one non-Capella resource (for example, a YouTube video, website, or article) that you found useful for this topic.