For each of the research questions below, identify the variables and the method of analysis to best answer the question. The best method of analysis may be material covered in Modules 3, 4, 5or 6.
Present your answer with the following template where IV= Independent Variable(s) and DV= Dependent Variable(s). For each Variable identify if it is continuous or categorical/dichotomous, or not applicable n/a to help you identify the best method:
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DV=
Covariate=
Best method of analysis=
1. Do mental health counselors with doctoral degrees earn a higher yearly income than those with masters degrees 5 years post graduation? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6) ?
2. Are patient depression scores different depending on patient’s family status: single, married, or married with children? Provide the ?IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6) ?
3. What are the effects of training group (blue, red or yellow group) and gender on work performance scores? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6)
?4. Taking into consideration SAT scores, is there a difference in the first year GPA for students who have or have not selected a major by the end of the first year? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6) ?
5. Is there a relationship between age and hours of sleep? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6) ?
7. How much of the variance in annual income can be explained by years of education, and years of experience and which is a better predictor of yearly income? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6)
?8. Is there a relationship between years of education and income? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6) ?
9. Does SAT score predict GPA at the end of Freshman year in college? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6) ?
10. Is BMI score or time spent exercising a better predictor of physical fitness scores? Provide the IV, DV, Covariate, and best method of analysis. (Points : 6)
