WISE Tutorials

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Tutorials that use the Java applets are now quite limited until new applets are available. So sorry.

Introductory Statistical Topics

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• Sampling Distribution of the Mean uses an interactive applet to illustrate fundamental properties of sampling distributions of means.
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• Investigating the Central Limit Theorem illustrates the Central Limit Theorem, concepts essential for a conceptual understanding of inferential statistics.
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• The Logic of Hypothesis Testing introduces the logic and language of hypothesis testing using z-scores.
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• Statistical Power demonstrates the relationships between statistical power, sample size, effect size, and alpha error.
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• Correlation and Regression will help you understand the vocabulary, logic, and basic mathematics of regression and correlation.
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Review Concepts

• The t-test Tutorial: Comparing Cultures Gain experience applying descriptive and inferential statistics to answer questions about cross-cultural differences in child rearing.
• Choosing the Correct Statistical Test Practice selecting the best statistical test in eleven different research scenarios.

Specialized Topics

• An Introduction to Signal Detection Theory uses an interactive applet to illustrate the logic of Signal Detection Theory (SDT).
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• Utility and Decision Making  demonstrates a statistical method for optimal classification of cases into either of two categories. The model weighs costs and benefits of the various possible outcomes along with base rates. (Spring, 2003)
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