Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Overview For this week’s assignment you will read a published research study that uses some form of an analysis of variance (ANOVA) and you will examine a graduate program or job posting in the social sciences that uses statistics. Preparation Before you begin this assignment, complete the following: Download the Week 10 Assignment Worksheet [DOCX]. For Part 1, locate one of the articles listed in the assignment in the Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site.. See Finding Articles Using the Journals Tab [Video]Links to an external site. for additional instructions. For Part 2, locate a graduate program or job posting in the social sciences that uses statistics. This should be different from the program or career you used in the Week 1 Assignment. Instructions Complete and submit the Week 10 Assignment worksheet. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 2: Interpret statistical findings in the context of their level of statistical and practical significance. Identify the descriptive and inferential analyses conducted in the article. Identify the type of analysis of variance conducted in the study. Identify the variables in the analysis of variance conducted in the study. Summarize the results of an analysis of variance. Competency 4: Determine the generalizability of specific findings based on parameters of the research design. Identify the sample used in the study and the population to which the results of the study can be generalized. Competency 5: Evaluate academic options and careers in the social sciences that use statistics. Describe a graduate program or career in the social sciences that uses statistics. Explain why you think you would or would not be interested in pursuing the program or career you selected.