This page explores the use of case studies to bridge theory and practice in social justice issues through mathematical statistics. It discusses three types of case studies: intrinsic, instrumental, an...This page explores the use of case studies to bridge theory and practice in social justice issues through mathematical statistics. It discusses three types of case studies: intrinsic, instrumental, and collective. Three specific cases are examined: the demographic profile of fathers receiving reentry services, the PRASAD Project's holistic model addressing social justice through health, education, and environmental measures, and community health centers in Massachusetts.
The text outlines the process of hypothesis testing, particularly focusing on the null hypothesis significance testing (NHST) approach and the chi-squared test. Hypothesis testing involves comparing e...The text outlines the process of hypothesis testing, particularly focusing on the null hypothesis significance testing (NHST) approach and the chi-squared test. Hypothesis testing involves comparing empirical data against a null hypothesis, which researchers aim to reject to support an alternative hypothesis. The chi-squared test is used to compare categorical variables, as demonstrated by examining credit card usage differences between genders.