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.
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.
______________________
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.
