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Data & coding tables

Learning Objective:  To learn how to systematically collect and record primary data, especially on aspects of variable human behavior using the cross-cultural comparative research method.  To identify challenges and/or opportunities with available data, your coding scheme, and your ability to answer your research question.  

​To answer your research question and test your hypothesis you must have a data table and possibly a coding table that aggregates the information you found in eHRAF.  A sample data table is shown in Ember and Ember CH 7 and in Canvas,  Folder titled: "eHRAF Resources from Seminar".  Your table should have approximately 5 columns, but will vary based on the number of independent variables you are using: 

In your document, above your data table, please include the following:
1) Your research question
2) Your independent and dependent variables (no description necessary)

3) Proposed statistical analysis (based on Ember and Ember, CH 8 and their Statistics overview).  For example, Fisher's Exact Test, Spearman's rho, etc. Some statistics require both a measure of association and a test for significance.  

The data table should have these rows/columns: 
1.  Culture/Tradition (cases): rows
2.  Independent variable/s: columns
3.  Dependent variable: column, far right
4.  Notes, if any, in columns associated with cases
5.  Citations for where you obtained the information: rows  (Author Last name Year:page) EX:  (Ember 1987:23)

Also include your coding table/s, if you used coding tables to gather data on your sample.
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Grading rubric:  Rubrics are designed to signal where you are with your progress toward meeting the learning objectives. 

10 points:  An exceptional data table includes all the requested information, appropriate data/coding to answer your research question, and is ready for statistical analysis. 
8 points:  A good data table includes all of the requested information, mostly appropriate data/coding to answer your research question, and is ready for statistical analysis. 
6 points: A fair data table includes some of the requested information, some appropriate data/coding to answer your research question, and is partially ready for statistical analysis. 
<6 points: The data table is not complete or contains significant problems that will make statistical analysis impossible at this stage. 

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