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Chi-Square Tests of Hypotheses About Frequency Tables

Chi-Square Tests of Hypotheses About Frequency Tables

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What you'll learn

  • Explain when to use chi-square analyses, the logic of chi-square analyses, and the assumptions of chi-square analyses.

  • Conduct a chi-square goodness-of-fit test and a chi-square test of independence.

  • Analyze effect size for chi-square analyses.

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There are 6 modules in this course

This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, and quantitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of chi-square analyses of contingency tables, including when and how to use them, formulating appropriate hypotheses, and understanding their underlying logic and assumptions. Students will gain practical skills in conducting chi-square goodness-of-fit tests and tests of independence, as well as analyzing effect sizes. Table of Contents: The Frequency Tables and Chi-Square Test The Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test The Chi-Square Test of Independence

This module introduces you to your PsycLearn Essentials course. Find out what’s included in this course and how to navigate the modules and lessons. You’ll also learn valuable study tips for successful learning.

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7 readings

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  • What’s in Your Course•5 minutes
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  • Additional Information•5 minutes
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This module provides a variety of information and tools from the American Psychological Association (APA) that will help inspire you as you complete your coursework and plan your career goals. Get discounted access to Academic Writer, APA’s online tool for writing effectively, as well as valuable advice that will help you develop and strengthen your skillset for learning success and future employment. Additionally, explore resources on various psychological issues. This module also includes APA resources on scholarly research and writing; a list of sites providing valuable resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion in psychology education and in the professional community; resources on a career in psychology; and links to career opportunities at the APA. You can also view videos that offer tips on dealing with stress.

What's included

8 readings

8 readings•Total 19 minutes
  • Introduction to APA Resources•5 minutes
  • Student Resources•2 minutes
  • APA Style®, Research, and Writing•2 minutes
  • Students from Diverse Ethnic, Cultural, and Economic Backgrounds•2 minutes
  • Psychology Help Center•2 minutes
  • Psychology Careers•2 minutes
  • Careers and Internships at APA•2 minutes
  • Other APA Resources•2 minutes

This course will explain when to use a chi-square test and review the two types of chi-square tests that are used for frequency data: the goodness-of-fit test and the test of independence, including when each is appropriate for use as a null hypothesis significance test. The logic of the chi-square statistic will be covered, including the relevant statistical assumptions. The steps to conducting each chi-square test will be explained and activities will present scenarios where each chi-square test can be calculated, including the steps to conducting the test with statistical software. Finally, you will learn about how to interpret effect sizes for chi-square analyses.

What's included

1 video3 readings3 assignments

1 video•Total 3 minutes
  • Introduction to Chi-Square•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 18 minutes
  • Applying the Chi-Square Test to Frequency Tables•4 minutes
  • Varieties of Chi-Square Tests•6 minutes
  • How Chi-Square Tests Work•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 20 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Frequency Tables and When To Apply the Chi-Square Test•6 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: How Chi-Square Tests Work•4 minutes
  • Module Quiz: Frequency Tables and the Chi-Square Test•10 minutes

In this module, we step through the process of using the chi-square goodness-of-fit test.

What's included

3 videos7 readings7 assignments

3 videos•Total 14 minutes
  • Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Tests in jamovi•5 minutes
  • Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Tests in jamovi for Variables With Only Two Levels•6 minutes
  • Chi-Square Tests Using Counts Instead of Raw Data•3 minutes
7 readings•Total 25 minutes
  • Getting Started With The Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test•3 minutes
  • Step 1: Hypotheses•2 minutes
  • Step 2: The Criterion•3 minutes
  • Step 3: Calculate the Test Statistic•6 minutes
  • Step 4: State a Decision•2 minutes
  • Effect Size for Goodness-of-Fit Tests•4 minutes
  • Data Set for Chi-Square Tests in jamovi•5 minutes
7 assignments•Total 24 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 1: Hypotheses•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 2: The Criterion•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 3: Calculate the Test Statistic•3 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 4: State a Decision•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Effect Size for Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Tests•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Tests in jamovi•6 minutes
  • Module Quiz: The Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test•7 minutes

In this module, we step through the process of using the chi-square test of independence.

What's included

2 videos7 readings7 assignments

2 videos•Total 6 minutes
  • Chi-Square Tests of Independence in jamovi•2 minutes
  • Chi-Square Tests Using Counts Instead of Raw Data•3 minutes
7 readings•Total 31 minutes
  • Getting Started With The Chi-Square Test of Independence•3 minutes
  • Step 1: Hypotheses•5 minutes
  • Step 2: The Criterion•3 minutes
  • Step 3: Calculate the Test Statistic•6 minutes
  • Step 4: State a Decision•4 minutes
  • Effect Size for Tests of Independence•5 minutes
  • Data Set for Chi-Square Tests in jamovi•5 minutes
7 assignments•Total 20 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 1: Hypotheses•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 2: The Criterion•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 3: Calculate the Test Statistic•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Step 4: State a Decision•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Effect Size for Tests of Independence•2 minutes
  • Check Your Understanding: Chi-Square Tests of Independence in jamovi •2 minutes
  • Module Quiz: Chi-Square Tests of Independence•8 minutes

What's included

10 readings1 assignment

10 readings•Total 29 minutes
  • Key Terms•5 minutes
  • References•5 minutes
  • Introduction to APA Resources•5 minutes
  • Student Resources•2 minutes
  • APA Style®, Research, and Writing•2 minutes
  • Students from Diverse Ethnic, Cultural, and Economic Backgrounds•2 minutes
  • Psychology Help Center•2 minutes
  • Psychology Careers•2 minutes
  • Careers and Internships at APA•2 minutes
  • Other APA Resources•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Course Quiz: Chi-Square Tests•15 minutes

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