I am doing a research project on social media usage and how it contributes to anxiety and depression. I had some peers take a survey asking about their social media usage and their related symptoms. I have all of my data now but I'm not sure what test I should use to analyze it properly.
my sample size was 53 people but only 50 answered all the questions.
I also included demographic questions but I'm more focused on the overall sample and not each gender, race, political affiliation, etc.
EDIT:
Can I use a correlation matrix?
Basically , I think , it depends on the problem you are dealing with.
Depending on the problem , you need to focus on which statistical parameters are vital for your study.
Best Wishes
N Das
You could use ANOVA, t-tests, Generalized Liner Models, Factor Analysis, and/or Regression to name a few statistical tests.
The answer to your question depends on many factors, but given that the sample size is small and your assumptions are causal. I think you should use PLS software, and do these 3 tests:
- PLS Algorithm(PLS A )
- Bootstrapping(BT): Automatic sampling command for low data
- Blind Folding(BF)
Basically , I think , it depends on the problem you are dealing with.
Depending on the problem , you need to focus on which statistical parameters are vital for your study.
Best Wishes
N Das
Dear Jordan Holthaus
I have attached a book dedicated to your question.
http://www.sociologos.ru/upload/File/Tolstova_Analiz_soc_dannyh.pdf
It has a detailed description. Though it is in Russian.
Regards, Pushkin Sergey Viktorovich
Dear Dr. Pushkin,
SIncere thanks for the reference, we just searched for a book helpful for the analysis of the students survey results
Kind regards
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