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Christensen, James E.; Christensen, Charlene E. – Research Quarterly, 1977
More attention should focus on sample sizes and the concept of statistical power in research in the field of health, physical education, and recreation. (JD)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods
Jenkins, W. O. – 1967
This paper is an ardent plea for simplifying experimental design and the associated statistics. The emphasis is on design itself. Traditional designs from simple to complex and reviewed and the simplest, most basic ways of handling the data are presented. Design is stressed in such a way that simple statistics follow. The intactness of…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Analysis of Variance, Behavioral Science Research, Correlation
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Hopkins, B. L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
Incorporating statistical process control (SPC) methods into applied behavior analysis is discussed. It is claimed that SPC methods would likely reduce applied behavior analysts' intimate contacts with problems and would likely yield poor treatment and research decisions. Cases and data presented by Pfadt and Wheeler (1995) are cited as examples.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Data Analysis
Lichtman, Marilyn Vickman – 1969
The interrelationships among the three variables of intelligence, creativity, and language in a preschool, disadvantaged Negro sample were investigated. The two main hypotheses tested were: (1) The interrelationships among the three variables are lower than the interrelationships within each variable; and (2) A factor analysis indicates a factor…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Black Youth, Comparative Analysis, Creative Expression
Long, Samuel – 1977
The paper develops a theory of political alienation based upon interactions among three antecedent conditions. Political alienation is interpreted as combining feelings of inefficacy, discontent, cynicism, estrangement, and hopelessness. The factors evaluated for their contribution to political alienation are: (1) critical perceptions of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, College Students, Data Analysis, Evaluation