Conduct a Comparative Analysis of Non-Parametric Statistics in Extant Literature
For this assignment, you first will identify a topic of interest that you might want to pursue research. You are not tied to this topic when you reach the dissertation sequence, but it should be a topic that you find interesting now and also relates to your program and specialization.
Next, conduct a literature search using the NCU library to locate two studies examining your selected topic and in which the researchers used non-parametric statistics. In your search for articles, you should use any combination of the term “non-parametric” as well as the different tools discussed in this week’s lesson (e.g., Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman, Friedman, etc.).
Once you have located your articles, you will prepare a short paper using the following format:
Introduction to the selected topic of interest
Brief summary of first article
Include research question, statistical test(s), and general findings.
Brief summary of second article
Include research question, statistical test(s) and general findings.
Synthesis
Specifically, compare and contrast the two articles, assessing the types of statistical methods and analysis used.
Conclusion
Assess what approach you might take if you were to conduct a study in this topic area.
Length: 3 to 5 pages not including title page and reference page.
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.
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Conduct a Comparative Analysis of Existing Literature on Non-Parametric Statistics
For this assignment, you will first choose a topic of interest in which you would like to conduct research. You are not required to pursue this topic until you reach the dissertation sequence, but it should be one that interests you today and is relevant to your program and expertise.
Next, use the NCU library to do a literature search to find two papers that looked into your chosen issue and used non-parametric statistics. In your article search, use any combination of the word “non-parametric” as well as the other strategies presented in this week’s session (e.g., Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman, Friedman, etc.).
After you’ve located your articles, you’ll need to get them ready.
