Milestone Three: You Completed A Table Listing The Statistic

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In Milestone Three, you completed a table listing the statistics you were going to complete to investigate your health question. In Milestone Four, you will actually complete these calculations. Follow rubric Verbatim Attached below is rubric and milestone 3 Stat crunch:

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The initial step in conducting a thorough health data analysis involves planning and outlining the specific statistical measures necessary to answer your research question. In Milestone Three, this process was initiated by creating a detailed table that itemizes which statistics will be calculated, such as measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), dispersion (standard deviation, variance), and other relevant descriptive or inferential statistics. This preparatory phase is essential to ensure clarity and focus when executing the actual calculations in the subsequent phase, Milestone Four.

In Milestone Three, the emphasis was on developing a comprehensive plan by selecting appropriate statistical tools suited to the specific health question and the data at hand. For example, if the research involves comparing the blood pressure readings between two groups, t-tests or ANOVA may be identified as necessary statistical tests. Alternatively, if the goal is to understand the relationship between age and cholesterol levels, correlation coefficients or regression analysis might be selected. By listing these in a table, the researcher ensures all necessary calculations are accounted for before actual execution, thus improving efficiency and accuracy in the subsequent data analysis phase.

Moving forward to Milestone Four, these planned statistics will be calculated using statistical software such as StatCrunch, as indicated. This phase involves executing each of the listed calculations, verifying assumptions for statistical tests, and interpreting the results within the context of the health question. Adhering to the rubric and the detailed plan outlined in Milestone Three ensures that the analysis is systematic, comprehensive, and aligned with the research objectives.

In conclusion, the process of planning statistical analyses by creating a detailed table in Milestone Three lays a foundation that supports rigorous and methodical data analysis in Milestone Four. This structured approach enhances the credibility and validity of the research findings by ensuring that all necessary statistical measures are properly selected and accurately executed.

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