In the Results section of an APA paper, statistics are used to support statements, but are not the sole focus.
Added by Rebecca J.
Step 1
This should include the key results that directly address your research questions or hypotheses. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Areen Dabadghav and 90 other Psychology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Complete a statistical critique of an empirical study. The purpose of this learning activity is to assist the student in using statistical concepts to critically evaluate the efficacy and usefulness of an empirical (published in professional journal) study that relates to social work practice. Purpose of the study. b. Utilization of null and research hypotheses? If not stated, what are the implied hypotheses? c. Identification of the dependent & independent variables and level(s) of measurement. d. Type and appropriateness of sample (e.g. random sample, non-random). e. Statistical procedures (types of statistics used: descriptive and/or inferential. f. What are the study’s primary research findings? g. Were effect size statistics computed? What is the effect size statistic? If an effect size statistic could have been computed and wasn’t, what are your thoughts about that? h. What are the limitations of the study? i. Personal critique (comment on the importance of the study, and how the statistics course helped you to critique this study).
Areen D.
STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Audrey F.
Statistics are numerical information useful and expected in oral research reports. Which of the following statements about the use of statistics is true? Multiple Choice Visuals are essential in research oral reports to facilitate understanding of statistics. To be a credible source of support, the listener needs to know if a statistic is valid and reliable, used correctly, properly interpreted, and relevant to the point. Statistics used in abundance have little effect on audience fatigue. All of the above are correct. All but the effect of large amounts of statistics on audience fatigue are correct.
Madhur L.
Recommended Textbooks
Psychology Openstax
Myers' Psychology for AP
Psychology
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD