Read the scholarly article which is listed under the readings section for this module in the course room. Then, complete the worksheet below which asks you to demonstrate knowledge by explaining statistical terms such as mean, standard deviation, and correlation using your own words. This assignment is due by Sunday at 11: 59 pm CST.
Research Literacy Worksheet
Answer the following questions and submit your answers to this assignment:
- What was the ultimate N that participated in this study?
- Do you think this sample is representative of the adult population in general? Why/why not?
- If the researchers wanted to make this sample more representative, what could they do?
- Of the groups considered in this sample, which had the highest M score for grit? Why do you think this group scored the highest?
- Males had a standard deviation of .65. In your own words, what does standard deviation mean?
- Heroin use and age have an r=-.52. In your own words, what does this mean?
- Do you think there are any potential ethical issues involved in conducting research on this population?
- What did the researchers do to address any potential ethical issues?
- In your own words, what did the researchers find in this study?
- If you were to follow up on this study, what would you do?
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