Description
Learning objectives
• Identify the variable format for various types of data
o Dichotomous, nominal, ordinal, or continuous
o Describe why data may be collected in one format and analyzed in another format
• Identify the role of the variable in the study design, hypothesis statement, or analysis plan
o Dependent (aka Outcome)
o Independent (Predictor, Exposure, Intervention, Treatment)
o Cofactor (Covariates)
• Differentiate between descriptive and inferential data analysis
• For a given dataset, determine if parametric or non-parametric data analysis is more appropriate
• Integrate knowledge from previous modules regarding ethics and study design
