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In this paper, the authors present a sampling theory for Hypothesis Testing and a two-way analysis of variance, which is used in computer assisted data analysis, and the significance of the difference between means.Abstract:
1. Some Thoughts on Measurement. 2. Frequency Distributions and Graphical Methods. 3. Central Tendency. 4. Variability. 5. The Normal Curve. 6. Sampling Theory for Hypothesis Testing. 7. Correlation. 8. Prediction and Regression. 9. The Significance of the Difference Between Means. 10. Decision Making, Power, and Effect Size. 11. One-Way Analysis of Variance. 12. Two-Way Analysis of Variance. 13. Some Nonparametric Statistical Tests. References. Appendix 1: Formulas. Appendix 2: Basic Mathematics Refresher. Appendix 3: Statistical Tables. Appendix 4: Computer-Assisted Data Analysis. Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems. Index.read more
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