This video provides valuable guidance on choosing the appropriate statistical test simply by answering some questions. What type of data do we have? What type of research question are we considering? How many variables? Are observations independent from each other or purposely paired? Is data normally distributed?
The presenter discusses three dichotomous keys intended to help determine which statistical test should be used. A discussion of how to start creating a dichotomous key like those shared in the video is also provided.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
This video could be included in a homework assignment or used for individual study. It would be great to include as part of a review or as part of a pre-class assignment in a flipped class.
It can be used in a field assignment, individual research study, teamwork etc.
Technical Requirements:
Any Browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The main learning goal is to provide a framework for helping the audience to determine which type of statistical analysis is needed in a given situation
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic Statistical Test, Research methodology
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
It is presented in a clear and concise manner. The whole gamut of the statistical test in a snippet of short video with a flow chart. The speaker is very conversational and easy to follow.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The section headings are very nice and the material is presented in a clear and easy to follow manner. This video would be great to use as a pre-class assignment where students could then spend class time working in groups to create their own dichotomous key. This material is useful to users with self-directed learning.
Concerns:
Prior knowledge of statistical test data required. Video lectures/ pre-recorded video lectures are not an effective way to teach the subject. It will require the help of an instructor to guide the user to select the right statistical test based on the data he/she has.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The speaker is an experienced professor in statistics with excellent knowledge of the subject and the pre-recorded video lecture is clear and concise. The cc “Closed Captioning” option is available for this youtube video
The given flowcharts are clear and easy to read. The yellow circle around the cursor makes it easy for viewers to follow along. Clear headings are provided
Concerns:
There is a good amount of text on the first slide which may feel a little overwhelming to viewers.
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