3.00 Credits
ED 500. Introduction to Data Analysis. 3(3,0). This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the students with the basic descriptive and inferential statistical concepts, methods and procedures used in educational research. The descriptiive statistics covered in the course include measures of central tendency, variability and zero-order correlation. The inferential statistics covered in the course include Chi-square. T-test, and Simple Analysis of Variane. The student is required to show evidence of mastery of related concepts, methods and procedures through application and interpretation of findings using fictitious data sets. The student is required to write and to run successfully on statistical computer program using available package computer programs designed for use by educators and lay persons (i.e. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis System). This course is a prerequisite for ED 501 (Understanding Educational Research) and EAR 701 (Data Analysis for Education Research and Program Evaluation).(F,S)