Site MapHelpFeedbackResearch in Action
Research in Action
(See related pages)

Rice Virtual Lab for Statistics Case Studies: "Instructor Reputation and Teacher Ratings"
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~lane/case_studies/instructor_reputation/index.html

This online statistics lab offers real-world examples of data with analyses and interpretation. This particular case study explores the concepts of boxplots, stem and leaf displays, two-sample t tests, confidence intervals, and analysis of variance.

  • State the research question for this research example.
  • Outline the methodology used to gather data.
  • Which teacher received the higher ratings? How is the data displayed visually? Which graphic is easier for you to understand?
  • Does the data support the conclusion that instructor reputation affects ratings? How do you know?







Design and Evaluate ResearchOnline Learning Center with Powerweb

Home > Chapter 11 > Research in Action