Educational Statistics ((4))

Catalog description

This course covers basic parametric and nonparametric methods that are useful in educational research. The quantitative training has a three-fold focus: (1) when to use each statistical method, (2) how to use the method through computer programming, and (3) how to interpret the results in research literature and computer printout. At conclusion of the course work, students will have a set of useful programs. By replacing numeric parts of each program with their own data in the future, students will be able to conduct statistical analyses, and produce empirical results for dissemination. The academic training is also helpful to students who need to understand statistical results produced by other investigators. In summary, the course design is geared toward preparing students as competent producers and consumers of educational research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.