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Mode

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The most frequent score in a distribution (the option with the highest frequency)

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Range

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The difference between the largest and smallest values

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Median

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The middle score when you place the scores in order from smallest to largest

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Standard Deviation

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The square root of the variance (used to measure the variation in a distribution)

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Random Selection/Assignment of Subjects

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  • A type of assignment that maximizes chances that groups have similar characteristics at the start of a study
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Purposive Selection/Assignment of Subjects

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  • Handpicking subjects who the researcher believes will lend insight into their study/research
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Dependent Variable

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The outcome of a study and variable that the researcher is interested in (must be measurable)

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Skewed Data

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A score that is so far from the mean on the normal bell curve that it ends up affecting the mean

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is believed to affect the outcome (DV). This is the aspect that the researcher manipulates (must have at least 2 variables

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Repeated Factor

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An IV (factor) that is repeated for each subject

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Interval/Ratio Scale

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The most quantitative measurement scale that can includes mathematical operations, order, and distance

Ex) weight, height, temperature

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Test-retest Reliability

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Reproducibility with tests results over time (The more consistent the test results are, the more test-retest reliability there is)

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Internal Validity

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The extent to which the results of the study demonstrate that a causal relationship exists between the independent and dependent variables

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External Validity

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Concerns to whom, in what settings, and at what times the results of the research can be generalized

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Hypothesis

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A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation (prediction)

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Directional Hypothesis

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Experimenter predicts that a specific relationship exists between variables and predicts the direction (positive or negative) of that relationship

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Non-Directional Hypothesis

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Experimenter predicts that the there is a relationship that exists between variables, but does NOT specify the direction (+/-) of that relationship

(Null and Alternate Hypothesis are examples)

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Complex Hypothesis

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A hypothesis that includes MORE than 1 independent/dependent variable

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Simple Hypothesis

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A hypothesis that involves ONLY 1 independent/dependent variable

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Face Validity

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The weakest type of validity - determining the validity of something by only viewing its “face”

Ex) Determining that a tool appears to measure what it is supposed to so you determine that it is valid (no comparison to other tool)

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Content Validity

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The extent to which a measure is a complete representation of the concept of interest

(a final exam representing knowledge of the whole course content)

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Construct Validity

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Concerned with the meaning of variables (abstract theoretical principles) within a study

(the researcher might say that shoulder ROM determines shoulder function, but one might question that that those are 2 separate measures that do not affect each other)

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Criterion-Related Validity

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Extent to which a measure is systematically related to another measure (comparing a new instrument/measure to a gold standard)

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Between Subject Design (Independent)

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Different groups receive different levels of the IV

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Within Subject Design (Dependent)
Same subjects receive all levels of the IV (pre-test and post-test)
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Mixed Design
Designs with at least one within subject factor and one between subject factor
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Normal Distribution
The bell curve. Symmetrical frequency distribution that is defined in terms of mean and standard deviation of data set 1 std deviation from mean = 68% 2 std deviation from mean = 95% 3 std deviation from mean = 99%
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T-Test (t for 2)
Evaluating the difference between 2 INDEPENDENT samples
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Paired t-Test (t for 2)
Evaluating difference between 2 DEPENDENT samples
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1 Way ANOVA
BETWEEN Subjects - Evaluating difference of MORE THAN 2 INDEPENDENT samples
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2 Way ANOVA
BETWEEN SUBJECTS - Evaluating difference of MORE THAN 2 INDEPENDENT samples with TWO IVs
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1 Way Repeated Measures ANOVA
WITHIN SUBJECT - Evaluate difference of MORE THAN 2 DEPENDENT samples
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2 Way Repeated Measures ANOVA
WITHIN SUBJECT - Evaluate difference of MORE THAN 2 DEPENDENT samples with TWO IVs
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Type I Error
- Your statistical conclusion states that there IS a difference, but in reality there IS NO difference - Probability of making type I error = ALPHA (reduce alpha to reduce probability of making this error)
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Type II Error
- Your statistical conclusion states that there IS NO difference, but in reality there IS a difference - Probability of making type II error = BETA (reduce beta to reduce probability of making this error)
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Alpha Level
How much probability of drawing incorrect conclusion can be tolerated? (Generally accepted Alpha Level is 0.05 or 5%) - due to a sampling error
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Probability Sampling
Randomization at some point in the sampling process (simple, systematic, stratified, and cluster sampling are all examples)
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Subject Attrition
A threat to INTERNAL validity. Participants lost from different study groups at different rates or for different reasons
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Instrumentation
Threat to INTERNAL validity. Changes in measuring tools, improper calibration of instruments, unreliable human instrumentation (subjective)
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Maturation
Threat to INTERNAL validity. Changes within the participant/subject that is due to the passage of time (could change the outcome/DV)
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Correlation Coefficient
A statistical summary of the degree of relationship that exists between 2 or more measures (could be between different variables or repeated measures of same variable) (Scale of .00 (very little) to 1.0 (strong) that determines strength of relationship)
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Multiple Comparison Tests
The next step after null hypothesis is rejected in an ANOVA: comparing group means and pinpointing the differences (post-hoc AKA after the fact) Use the Scheffe, Bonferroni, and Turkey HSD tests
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Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r)
The average of the cross products of the z scores for the X and Y variables (example: averaging the cross products of z scores of 6 month ROM and Gait Velocity) r: Range of -1 to 1 where positive values has a positive correlation and negative value has negative correlation
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Experimental vs. Non-Experimental Study
- Experimental: researcher manipulates an Independent Variable - Non-Experimental: does not manipulate an IV (descriptions, analysis of relationships, and analysis of differences)
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Correlation vs. Comparison
- Correlation - compares relative position of SAME individuals/groups on 2 DIFFERENT variables (margarine consumption in Maine positively correlates to divorce rates in Maine) --> does not equal causation - Compare/Contrast - DIFFERENT individuals/groups are being compared on the SAME variable

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