Research — Quantitative Analysis: Measuring Dispersion and Standard Deviation
Channel: USW on iTunes U
Date: 2014-12-02

This animation explains what is meant by 'dispersion' and 'standard deviation' in relation to the quantitative analysis of research data. 

It is one of the animations used in the iBooks Textbook 'Research Methods for Business Students, Managers and Entrepreneurs', published by the University of South Wales (USW) on the iTunes Bookstore, for iPads and Macs running Mavericks OS or later. 

DOWNLOAD THE BOOK FREE FROM: http://bit.ly/USWResearchMethods 

WATCH OR DOWNLOAD any of the book's animations from USW on iTunes U, 'Research Methods' collection: http://bit.ly/ResearchMethodsAnimations 

The collection also includes a series of animations on Sampling Methods.

Research Methods for Business Students, Managers and Entrepreneur is a ground-breaking, media-rich iBooks Textbook to help students and businesses. It is the first such publication in its field which is enhanced by audio and video content, and is available to download for free from the iBooks Store, where it was featured at launch as a ‘New & Noteworthy’ item.

A development of USW’s commitment to open education resources (OER), Research Methods details in practical terms how research activity is conducted, either to support a student’s project or to inform strategic business decisions.

The chapters cover all aspects of business research, such as defining what research involves, data collection methods and how to interpret results.

The academic content was provided by USW Senior Lecturer Dr Ramdane Djebarni, and the book is the equivalent of a full module taught at postgraduate masters level in higher education.

The project was led by the managing editor of iTunes U at USW, Sue Burnett:

"There are many books and ebooks about research methods on the market, however with its audio and video content this is the first time a media-rich, immersive experience on this subject has been released on Apple’s publishing platform.

"Research Methods is a valuable tool, not just for students, but also for established businesses and entrepreneurs.

"It builds on well-established courses and resources which have been delivered by Dr Djebarni for many years, some of which have already distributed by USW on iTunes U, and this new book is completely free."

Research Methods is the first in a new series of media-rich iBooks Textbooks USW is preparing to release. The next, Exploring the Sky, will be launched in 2015. 

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