Chapter 16 Measurement Concepts  http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grove/practice/ Measurement is the process of assigning numbers to objects, events, or situations in accord with some rule (Kaplan, 1963). The numbers assigned can indicate numerical…

Chapter 25 Using Statistics to Determine Differences  http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grove/practice/ The statistical procedures in this chapter examine differences between or among groups. Statistical procedures are available for nominal, ordinal, and interval/ratio level…

Chapter 22 Using Statistics to Describe Variables  http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grove/practice/ There are two major classes of statistics: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics are computed to reveal characteristics of the sample…

Chapter 11 Selecting a Quantitative Research Design  http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grove/practice/ A design is the blueprint for conducting a study that maximizes control over factors that could interfere with the validity of the…

Chapter 15 Sampling  http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grove/practice/ Many of us have preconceived notions about samples and sampling, which we acquired from television commercials, polls of public opinion, market researchers, and newspaper reports of…

Chapter 7 Frameworks  http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grove/practice/ A framework is an abstract, logical structure of meaning that guides the development of the study and enables you to link the findings to the body…