Evaluations

3. Statistical significance is found in a study, but the effect in reality is very small (i.e.,

there was a very minor difference in attitude between men and women). Were the

results meaningful?

An independent samples t test was conducted to determine whether differences

exist between men and women on cultural competency scores. The samples

consisted of 663 women and 650 men taken from a convenience sample of public,

private, and non-profit organizations. Each participant was administered an

instrument that measured his or her current levels of cultural competency. The

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cultural competency score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating higher

levels of cultural competency. The descriptive statistics indicate women have

higher levels of cultural competency (M = 9.2, SD = 3.2) than men (M = 8.9, SD =

2.1). The results were significant t (1311) = 2.0, p <.05, indicating that women are

more culturally competent than are men. These results tell us that gender-specific

interventions targeted toward men may assist in bolstering cultural competency.

4. A study has results that seem fine, but there is no clear association to social

change. What is missing?

A correlation test was conducted to determine whether a relationship exists

between level of income and job satisfaction. The sample consisted of 432

employees equally represented across public, private, and non-profit sectors. The

results of the test demonstrate a strong positive correlation between the two

variables, r =.87, p < .01, showing that as level of income increases, job

satisfaction increases as well.

Week 5 Written Assignment – Evaluating Significance of Findings”.  For this assignment you are asked to read and evaluate 2 scenarios. Please also keep the following in mind as you craft your responses:

have selected to evaluate

For each scenario use the following 4 subheadings.  Use this wording verbatim (exactly as they are written below).  Using these 4 subheadings will ensure that you provide the information required for the assignment, which ultimately facilitates the grading process.

Critical evaluation of the sample size.

Critical evaluation of the statements for meaningfulness.

Critical evaluation of the statements for statistical significance.

Explanation of the implications for social change.