Does using increments of 0.5 instead of 1 change the responses to a perceptual scale ?

For example: Would using a 7 point scale of 0 - 3 in steps of 0.5 give you different results to using a 7 point scale of 0 - 6 in steps of 1? I'm aware that verbal labels are likely to be better...

19 November 2020 9,182 5 View

Can you analyse findings from an online-based survey using interpretive phenomenological analysis?

Hi everyone, I am a MSc student and currently in the early process of starting my dissertation proposal. The study aims to evaluate risk and protective factors which influences the onset of...

05 November 2019 904 12 View

What is a valid way to measure variability of gene expression from gtex data?

Simply put, I would like a measure of variability in gene expression within the gtex dataset. I would like a measure that can be compared between genes so that I can rank them from most variable...

05 August 2019 3,223 4 View

How can I change my entry regarding my book?

I mistakenly wrote that my book would be open access. This is not the case and needs to be changed. Presumably this means that I cannot have reviews of it either?

07 March 2019 1,442 1 View

What statistical test of association should I use with one dichotomous dependent variable and one continuous independent variable?

I'm doing a reliability study on a diagnostic procedure in detecting a type of cancer. I've had had 15 raters report how certain they are in their assessment, using a Visual Analogue Scale from...

03 January 2017 6,803 8 View

How can I re-run the same analysis, changing one variable at a time, in SPSS using syntax?

Hi! I'm doing interrater agreement analysis and want to do Cohens' kappa on all combinations of 14 raters. This is the equivalent of "if 14 guests at a party all shake hands, how many handshakes...

18 December 2016 1,543 4 View

How do I convert a numerical variable to a readable date format in SPSS?

Hi! I have a data set with date-of-births formatted as 19881031-3456, that is 31 Oct 1988 with a 4-digit personal code (a standard swedish personal number). SPSS reads this a a categorical...

16 October 2016 7,810 5 View

Statistics Help - Is there a non-parametric equivalent to repeated measures MANOVA?

12 January 2016 326 11 View

What is a simple method to measure basic activity level in small fishes?

I am examining potential differences in functional responses between two fish species and want to supplement this with a basic comparison of their activity level. I do not need to examine specific...

18 May 2015 4,499 2 View

How robust is ANOVA to deviations from normality?

I am analysing fish consumption data in a 2 factor design (predator species, 2 levels + prey species, 2 levels). The consumption data (number of prey eaten) is not normally distributed so I have...

04 March 2015 4,873 12 View

Please suggest a good text book for "Research Methodology in Life Sciences". Which book would be good for PhD Scholars?

Please provide Book Title and author name

02 March 2021 9,059 3 View

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01 March 2021 3,905 5 View

Can random sampling have inclusion criteria?

As random sampling means that everyone in the population have an equal chance to be chosen, can it have inclusion criteria? My research participants have been chosen based on the inclusion...

26 February 2021 6,905 10 View

What would be the best method to study the seasonal variation in wetland vegetation?

I wanted to learn how the seasonal variation relate to climate change. The best samplimg methods are required. Therefore, any references or suggestions are welcome. Thank you

24 February 2021 8,589 3 View

How do historians determine the credibility sources in modern history?

For a source to be considered reliable it must contain accurate historical information. But how does one determine the accuracy and reliability of sources in modern and recent history since not...

23 February 2021 1,346 13 View

Methodological confusions regarding deductive and inductive reasoning, hypothesis and theory test?

Hi Colleagues- What do you think about the following methodological issues: 1. Is it methodologically wrong to formulate quantitative research questionnaire based on inductive reasoning? 2. Is it...

21 February 2021 4,634 6 View

Where I can find materials to learn Fuzzy VIKOR methodology?

Please suggest ways to learn Fuzzy VIKOR methodology in a best possible way. And is there any toolkit available for the same? Thank you in advance.

20 February 2021 8,271 3 View

Where can I find a reliable and updated methodology related with the design of spiral heat exchangers?

I need to design an spiral heat exchanger, buy I don't know what reference or bibliography (preferably a book) should I consult in order to get an updated and reliable methodology related with...

14 February 2021 7,910 3 View

What is the difference between MRC (medical research council) and NPT (normalization process theory)?

And can I conduct one of them within my methodology? and how?

08 February 2021 2,859 2 View

How to create the context-mechanism-outcome configuration (CMOc) in the realist methodology?

In the realist methodology (especially by Raymond Pawson et al), the CMOc is a common structure to explain what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and why? I'm always asked about the...

08 February 2021 2,792 1 View