FCS 711 Research Design and Methodology in Family and Consumer Sciences

Statistical and Methodological Terms: Define the following statistical and methodological terms. Give one example of how each might be used in your area of study.

1. Descriptive statistics

2. Mean, median, mode

3. Inferential statistics

4. Null hypothesis

5. Dependent and independent variable

6. Measurement scales - nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio

7. Level of significance

8. Validity - external and internal

9. Reliability

10. Random sample