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Before addressing primary research questions, researchers typically conduct a phase of preliminary analyses. Describe the overall purpose of this phase and list the three specific activities it typically involves.
Question: Before addressing primary research questions, researchers typically conduct a phase of preliminary analyses. Describe the overall purpose of this phase and list the three specific activities it typically involves.
Sample answer: The overall purpose of preliminary analyses is to evaluate the quality and characteristics of the data. The three specific activities researchers conduct involve assessing the internal consistency of multiple-response measures, analyzing the distribution of each important variable separately, and identifying and managing any outliers.
Key points:
- State that the goal is to evaluate the quality and characteristics of the data.
- Recall the assessment of internal consistency for multiple-response measures.
- Recall analyzing the distribution of each important variable separately.
- Recall identifying and managing outliers.
Rubric: Award full credit if the student accurately states the purpose (evaluating data quality and characteristics) and explicitly lists the three preliminary analysis activities.
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