Section: Module 2: Graphical Methods of Describing Data | Intro to Statistics for Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine Cohort | NextGenU.org
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Competency covered in this module: - MCAT: Use, analyze, and interpret data n figures, graphs, and tables.
- MCAT: Evaluate whether representations make sense for particular observations and data.
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Watch the entire video. (7 minutes)
Rice University - 2021
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Watch entire video. (9 minutes)
Rice University - 2021
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Watch the entire video. (6 minutes)
Rice University - 2021
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Module 2: Lesson 2: Displaying Bivariate Data
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Determine the appropriateness of, Create, and Interpret Graphical Representations of Bivariate Data with:: Scatterplots, Line Graphs, and Runs (Time Series) Plots.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Watch entire video. (5 minutes)
Rice University - 2021
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Read entire page. (4 minutes)
Clinical Excellence Commission, Govt. of Australia - 2022
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Module 2: Lesson 3: Communicating and Interpreting the Results of Graphical Statistical Analysis
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Determine whether graphical representations of statistical analysis results are clearly communicated.
- Read and Interpret Statistical Graphs
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 17 minutes.
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read Up to and including Page 19. (20 minutes)
State of Washington Government - 2017
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Read entire page. (13 minutes)
Vanderbilt University, Dept of Biostatistics - 2021
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In this activity, you will discuss the interpretation of statistical graphs and the relationship between variables.
Step 1. Review
Review the learning resources for this lesson before answering the question.
Step 2. Analyze
Analyze and discuss the question below.

Step 3. Respond
Respond to the case problem by writing a 300-500-word discussion post with the following inclusions.
Step 4. Share
To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).
OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”
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Quiz: Module 2
To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.
TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.