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Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods

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<strong>Research</strong> begins when there is a<br />

question.<br />

•<br />

Different kinds of questions:<br />

Descriptive:<br />

How many men work<br />

at Fraser Health?<br />

How many hours a week<br />

do employees spend at<br />

their desks?<br />

Inferential:<br />

Does having a science<br />

degree help students<br />

learn statistical<br />

concepts?<br />

What risk fac<strong>to</strong>rs most<br />

predict heart disease?

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