Outline Details for Final Paper
Hi All
Here is the download for the pdf file containing all of the final paper details. Please download. Read carefully. Ask questions in class. Download of Final Paper Outline Details
Tarynn
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Hi All
Here is the download for the pdf file containing all of the final paper details. Please download. Read carefully. Ask questions in class. Download of Final Paper Outline Details
Tarynn
Hi Everyone
Well, that certainly was an attack of sillies yesterday wasn't it?! But, I guess we needed it. It was pretty confusing for a first go-over. So let's review everything:
(1) We reviewed the basics of sampling and discussed the notational differences between the sample parameters and the world or total population parameters
(2) We discussed different kinds of sampling and the problems associated with the different sampling protocols.
(3) We discussed some basic probabiliy and how to define the probability P(E) that an event E would occur.
(4) We discussed how to use SPSS to draw a random sample from a dataset
We then went and examined the problem of estimation of population parameter values from samples of that population. We noted that there are two kinds of estimates, point estimates and confidence interval estimates.
(5) We looked at what a confidence interval meant and how one would define a confidence interval using the area under the normal curve
(6) We then used this argument and used the z-table to understand how to computer the z-score associated with a certain "degree of confidence" for a result. That is, "I would like to be 95% sure that my confidence interval contains the true population mean." We translated this into a graph that we then used to find the associated z-score for different degrees of confidence. We called this the z-score of confidence or zconf.
(7) Using the idea of area under the curve, we then demonstrated how we could use the z-transform equation to calculate the confidence interval formula for the population mean, based upon knowing the sample mean and the sample standard deviation. At this point, we all got very giddy and decided to go home because our brains were fried. So here are the lecture notes for today.
Lecture 12 Sampling/Estimation Lecture Notes
Have a great week everyone. We will continue this work and move into the next chapter.
Tarynn
Other things to remember:
(1) If you are waiting IRB approval, stay on top of it. Let me know if there are any problems.
(2) If you are having problems obtaining decent datasets, let me know.
(3) If you are having problems setting up your database/entering your data, let me know.
At this point you should have the following things pretty well completed:
(4) Your opening slide, review of talk slide, and your problem slide for your presentation completed
(5) You should have the material for your cover page and your introduction to your paper gathered along with your bibliographic material
Other than those individuals waiting for the IRB, everyone should now be gathering data and entering it into their database in SPSS. You should be seriously considering the questions you wish to ask and how to analyze them.
Hi All-
As promised, here is the first examination. There are 4 questions. Here are the rules:
(1) All of your work must be shown on the exam.
(2) Supplemental work for each question must appear behind the question.
(3) You may use your textbook, notes, or other materials related to the class.
(4) You may not use other humans or living organisms.
(5) Follow the directions on the first page carefully.
(6) If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call me at home over the weekend.
Examination 1-Semester 2 Download
Good luck
Tarynn
Hi All
Hopefully you have all had a great rest from your vacation. Today in class we reviewed z-scores and how to use them to find probabilities of different events occurring. We also talked about sampling and problems with sampling design. In particular, we addressed random sampling, stratified sampling and related issues. We also talked about how to use SPSS to draw a random sample from a data sample. For next week you are to (a) begin studying for your exam, (b) continue your project data work, (c) re-read the chapter on sampling and read over the chapter on estimation. I am attaching the lecture notes for today's class. Lecture Notes
See you all next week
Tarynn
Hi All-
Greetings from overseas in Athens, Greece. The weather here is moderate, in the low to mid 50's. But it is raining and that makes climbing through archeological dig sites a bit of a mess. Today you should be listening to Dr. Ayn Welleford discuss qualitative methods, with a particular focus on grounded theory. In case you did not receive the uploaded file for her lecture notes, here it is again - Qualitative Lecture Notes - Dr. Ayn Wellford
See you all in one week.
Tarynn
Hi All-
In this lecture we went over the material on z-scores and distributions. We looked at how to use SPSS to create Z-scores. We used z-scores to help us interpret different kinds of probabilities of events happening in a distribution. We were reminded that next week Dr. Ayn Welleford would guest lecture and then we had vacation.
See you all in two weeks.
Tarynn
Hi Everyone
There is class this coming Monday. Please arrive on time for class. We will have an excellent guest speaker. Dr. Ayn Welleford is a wonderful and profoundly knowledgeable researcher in qualitative methods. Please preview her presentation Welleford Presentation Download and come to class prepared to ask questions.
A number of you have not made your appointments for final review of your project. You cannot do it without my final say. Please remember I am leaving on Sunday and will not be back for two weeks. Time's a wast'in gang.
When I return there will be an exam handed out at the end of class. Oh well, we tried didn't we. Study all the material up through z-scores and how to read the tables. I will do a review when I return. Be prepared to ask questions.
See you all on 20 March. Work on your papers, your presentations, your database, your projects, etc.
Have a great break
Tarynn
Hi Everyone
I apologize for having to cancel class this past Monday. I was scheduled to arrive back in town way in advance of class. But wouldn't you know it, winds and equipment failure of the plane kept me from arriving in a timely fashion. For those of you who came, I apologize.
Tarynn