How Do Statistics Apply to Us? (Whole Group)
Introduction:
For this activity, you will choose two questions from the list below and discuss them with your instructor and classmates. Your response should give a clear answer to the question, and should include practical applications of how the statistical concept is meaningful in using assessments appropriately with clients. Your response should show a clear and graduate level understanding of the concept, and the ability to practically apply the terms/concepts.
Directions:
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Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings.
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By Saturday, post a response in the whole group discussion forum titled, Week 2: How Do Statistics Apply to Us, by responding briefly to at least two of the three questions below:
- What are the four scales of measurement and what are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Give examples that are not used in the textbook, for the advantages and disadvantages that you listed.
- Why is variability such an important construct in testing? What are the measures dispersion used in testing, and when might they be important? Give an example not used in the textbook.
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Why are measures of relationship important to the measurement consumer? Please give at least two examples that are practical in nature, and not used in the textbook.
- Revisit the discussion forum multiple times throughout the week and contribute at least two additional substantive postings to two different students by Monday. Be sure that you are substantially discussing the information with your classmates, and not just agreeing or disagreeing with them. Short comments or acknowledgements will not earn the points desired for a passing grade.
Jesness Inventory- Anger Control and Calmness Scales Correlation (Whole Group)
Introduction:
Learning how to organize test scores to be manageable and understandable is important.
Directions:
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Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings.
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By Saturday, you should post a response in this discussion forum by responding to the prompt below:
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Individually, compute the Pearson correlation between two scales on the Jesness Scales (TABLE 3.3, p. 45). Be sure to show your work.
Anger Control and Calmness Scales
Independence and Conformity Scales
Insight and Responsibility
Unobtrusiveness and Sociability
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Individually, compute the Pearson correlation between two scales on the Jesness Scales (TABLE 3.3, p. 45). Be sure to show your work.
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Revisit the discussion forum multiple times throughout the week, discussing the problem and comparing your work to see that you have done it correctly. Contribute at least two additional substantive postings by Monday.
- Revisit the group discussion forum at the end of the week and be sure to read the responses from each classmate and your instructors.
Assignment: Weekly Quizzes (Individual)
Introduction:
Weekly quizzes will be available, and you are expected to complete a minimum of ten quizzes during the semester. The quizzes are open book, multiple choice, and approximately 20 questions each. They reflect the content of the book and are focused on the course objectives for the week. The quizzes cover items you will need to know to prepare for the NCE exam. You can retake the quiz one additional time during each week if you score below an 80%.
Directions:
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Review the directions and scoring tool for this assignment, located on the Syllabus page.
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Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings and have your book with you when you take the quiz.
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To take this week's quiz, click on Gradebook and then click on "Quiz 3."
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Complete and submit the quiz by the end of this week.
- Your grade will be available after you submit the quiz. If you need to retake it, please review the information, notify the Instructor/Technical Assistant, and then retake the quiz. Be sure to give the Instructor/Technical Assistant at least 24-48 hours to reset.
