Explain the nature and logic of statistical research.

Define the importance of statistics in empirical research coupled with the scientific approach to knowledge.

Define the different types of empirical research when examining research articles and scientific.

Compare and contrast the different types of studies by acquiring knowledge of the components of each type of study.

Define the methods of selecting samples that best represent a population via introduction to sampling procedures.

Identify the different scales of measurement used during research.

Compare and contrast descriptive, correlational, and inferential statistics and their purpose by defining these terms and identifying their application in research.