The Technical Communicator's Guide to Understanding Statistics and Research Design

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1991

The Technical Communicator's Guide to Understanding Statistics and Research Design

Jan H. Spyridakis University of Washington ; Michael J. Wenger Binghamton University ; Sarah H. Andrew Mid Illinois Hematology and Oncology Associates

Abstract

Technical communicators are faced daily with digesting the results of research reports; however, many technical communicators do not have the training that would facilitate their comprehension of such reports, particularly the sections of research reports that cite statistical terminology. This article addresses the need of technical communicators to become critical readers of empirical research. Specifically, we present simple definitions of selected research designs and statistical concepts and accompany these definitions with concrete examples related to the field of technical communication research.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1991-07-01
DOI: 10.2190/3qvp-fcyf-gc74-eq2q
Open Access: Closed
Topics: empirical research quantitative research multimodality technical communication

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