A Proposal for a Quantitative Study Typically Begins With

question 9

Multiple Choice

A proposal for a quantitative study typically begins with:

• A)a statement of the problem and its setting.
• B)a review of the literature on this topic.
• C)the hypotheses and operational definitions.
• D)an abstract summarizing the entire study.

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Definitions:

Specified Population

A clearly defined group of individuals, items, or events that are the subject of a statistical study or research.

Kolmogorov-Smirnov

A nonparametric test used to determine if two sample distributions differ significantly.

Symbol for Summation

A mathematical notation represented by the capital Greek letter sigma (Σ) used to denote the sum of a set of numbers.

Nonparametric

Nonparametric refers to statistical methods that do not assume a specific distribution pattern for the data, making them suitable for data that does not fit normal distribution assumptions.