Learning Target

1.K Predict the validity of behavioral explanations based on the quality of research design.

1.L Apply basic descriptive statistical concepts, including interpreting and constructing graphs and calculating simple descriptive statistics.

1.M Distinguish the purposes of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

1.K.1 Confounding variables limit confidence in research conclusions.

1.L.1 Measures of central tendency

1.L.2 Variation (range, standard deviation)

1.L.3 Correlation coefficient

1.L.4 Frequency distribution (normal, bimodal, positive skew, negative skew)