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Statistical Test Selection in Social Sciences

Nabeela Sulaiman^1*, Raheela Shahid²

¹Department of Education, Virtual University of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan

²Department of Applied Psychology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan

*For Correspondence

nabeela.sulaiman@vu.edu.pk

This chapter provides a comprehensive framework for selecting appropriate statistical techniques in social science research. The selection process involves four critical considerations: research objectives, the level of measurement for data, effect sizes, and assumptions about data distribution. By following this systematic approach, researchers can ensure their analytical choices align with their research goals and data characteristics.

Keywords

Statistical Test, Social Sciences, Analytical Technique, Research Objectives, Assumptions, Data Distribution, Effect Size, Inferential Statistics