For this assignment, you first will identify a topic of
interest that you might want to pursue research. You are not tied to this topic
when you reach the dissertation sequence, but it should be a topic that you find
interesting now and also relates to your program and specialization.
Next, conduct a literature search using the
*University library to locate two studies examining your selected topic and in
which the researchers used non-parametric statistics. In your search for
articles, you should use any combination of the term “non-parametric” as well
as the different tools discussed in this week’s lesson (e.g., Wilcoxon,
Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman, Friedman, etc.).
Once you have located your articles, you will
prepare a short paper using the following format:
Introduction to the selected topic of interest
Brief summary of first article
Include research question and general findings
Brief summary of second article
Include research question and general findings
Synthesis
Specifically, compare and contrast the two
articles, assessing the types of statistical methods and analysis used
Conclusion
Assess what approach you might take if you were
to conduct a study in this topic area
Length: 3 to 5 pages not including title page
and reference page.
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly
resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful
consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new
thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should
reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards