Section: Module 1: Lesson 2: Data, Variables, Populations, Samples, and Measurement  | Intro to Statistics | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Given a research situation, identify and classify the variables and data generated.
    • Identify populations, samples, and frames in given statistical studies.
    • Classify given measurements according to levels.
    • Distinguish between the two categories of measurement error.
    • Distinguish between accuracy and precision in measurements.
    • Determine the level of accuracy and precision of measurements.
    • Explain Validity and Reliability and their importance in research.
    • Identify situations of reliability and validity in given measurement.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 10 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Watch the entire video. (18 minutes)

      2023

    • Click on and Read the "Types of Data" section. (10 minutes)

      Andrews College - 2019

    • Read entire page. (2 minutes)

      Penn State Eberly College of Science2022

    • Read the Entire Page: Levels of Measurement, and try the set of six questions at the bottom of the page. (10 minutes)

      Rice University2021

    • Read from beginning up to the end of section titled 'We Can Not Avoid Them'. (6 minutes)

      University of Oregon2017

    • Read entire page. (6 minutes)

      University of Hawaii2022

    • Read entire page. (13 minutes)

      Washington State University2022

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