Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data

I am in a Educational Research Class.

The classroom text is:

Educational Research

Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research

John Creswell

Chapter 6 Question. I am not sure of my answers below.

Question 1- Using Table 6.5 as your guide, determine the appropriate statistical test to use to analyze this question.Work with the assumption that your sampling distribution is normal.Answer these questions to determine your statistical test:

Is the hypothesis a comparison of groups or the relationship of variables?

oThe hypothesis for question one is a comparison of one group, 6^th graders with three variables. The hypothesis is the relationship of variables. (Creswell, p.126, p.188)

How many independent variables do you have?Dependent variables?

oThere are three independent variables: lectures, small-group discussions, and large-group discussions. (Creswell, p.126, p.189)

oThere is one dependent variable: math achievement scores. (Creswell, p.126)

Are there any covariates being controlled?

oThere are no covariates identified or being controlled in the study. (Creswell, p.117, p.188)

Is the independent variable categorical or continuous?

oThe independent variables in the study are categorical. (Creswell, p.189)

Is the dependent variable categorical or continuous?

oThe dependent value is categorical. (Creswell, p.189)

The appropriate test for this study should be a__________________.