Learning Objectives

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Describe the benefits of using the scientific method to gain knowledge.
Discuss each of the six steps of the scientific method, including how to perform the step and its significance.
Describe the differences between experimental, correlational, and descriptive research and when you would want to use each kind.
Calculate the various measures of central tendency and variability and understand when to use each measure.
Understand how advertisers and the media can "lie" with statistics.
Understand how to use the QALMRI method to read and write research reports.

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