What are the key differences between descriptive and inferential statistics?

RES710 Statistical Research Methods And Design I

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Statistics

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

What are the key differences between descriptive and inferential statistics? Offer an example of each and explain when you might use each (descriptive and inferential statistics) in your research study.

DQ2 Research

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

State whether the data you have chosen to work with originated in the GSS site or in the University Library. If a dataset was chosen from the library data, you must state the specific location and dataset you extracted.

Choose and list at least three variables (Hint: choose two independent and one dependent), along with the associated survey question and response choices.

Create a research question using all three of your variables.

Create a null and alternative hypothesis that supports your research question.