inferential statistic paper
1-3 page inferential statistic paper
Inferential Statistics Article Critique
Read the article Differential Effects of a Body Image
Exposure Session on Smoking Urge Between Physically Active and Sedentary Female
Smokers and identify the research questions and/or hypotheses as they are
stated. Consider the following questions:
What are the variables (sample sizes, population,
treatments, etc.)?
What are the inferential statistics used in this article?
Were the proper steps of hypothesis testing followed?
Write a two- to three-page paper presenting the information
listed below. Include a title page and reference page in APA style. Cite any references made to the article
within the body of the paper in APA style. Your paper should begin with an
introductory paragraph (including a thesis statement) and end with a concluding
paragraph summarizing the major points made in the body of the paper and
reaffirming the thesis.
Please include the following in the body of your paper:
Determine what question(s) the authors are trying to answer
by doing this research.
Determine the hypothesis being tested and the concepts that
were applied in this process.
Evaluate the article and critique the statistical analysis
employed in the study.
Would you have included more and/or different variables?
Explain your answer.
Examine the assumptions and limitations of the statistical
study.
What would you have done differently in this case? Why?
Identify how the authors applied statistical testing to the
problem. Interpret the findings of the author(s) using statistical concepts.
Writing the Article Critique
The Assignment:
Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length
(excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according
to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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