ANOVA Testing

Research Paper # 96248

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ANOVA Testing

An analysis of the methods and results of hypothesis testing using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) computation.

1,554 words () | 6 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper details a hypothesis (regarding teen pregnancies in the United States) using a varying statistics and statistical methods performed on data. It includes a hypothesis statement and details for the performance of the five-step hypothesis test on the data. The paper also includes a description of the results of the tests and a comparison of the results from the new hypothesis to the former. The paper then includes an analysis of variance (ANOVA) computation for the data and an interpretation of the results.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
ANOVA
Research Issue
Primary Research Data
Interpretation of Primary Data
Secondary Research Data
ANOVA Testing
ANOVA Interpretation
Conclusion
Appendix I

From the Paper:

"Due to the high social cost associated with teen pregnancy in the United States, much research has been performed on the variables influencing the trend. Team A has conducted numerous studies to obtain primary and secondary data for determining relevant, influential factors affecting teen pregnancy rates. This paper will provide a summary of the research data obtained by Team A, along with an analysis of variance (ANOVA) for the data. Additionally, the results of the ANOVA testing will be interpreted."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bowman, D.H., Sex Education. Education Week, 9/8/2004, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p19. Retrieved May 18, 2006 from the EBSCO Host database.
Brown, S. (2004). Education Programs. Retrieved May 20, 2006, from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Website: www.teenpregnancy.org.
Deaver, S., Harrison, J. (2006). Media Impact on Teen Pregnancy Survey.
King, D. (2005). Teenage Birth Rates. International Journal of Childbirth Education, Vol. 20 (2), p 27-28. Retrieved May 17, 2006 from the Business Source Complete database.
Martin, J (2005) Births: National Vital Statistics Reports. Final Data for 2003. Retrieved May 18, 2006 from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/teenbrth.htm