What is typical and atypical for the Chi Square research method?

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Background information
o Put together a condensed history or back story on the Chi Square research method.
o What is typical and atypical for the Chi Square research method?
• Setup and outline the paper by telling the reader what you are going to tell them in this paper.
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Applications of the Chi Square Method
Tell them / Write 4-6 pages, about 1100 words with diagrams and examples mixed throughout.
• What is the purpose of the Chi Square research method, (use planning examples to explain)
• Why and when it is best to use the Chi Square research method in the planning profession.
• Applications in city and regional (urban) planning (use good and bad examples)
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Mechanics of the Method
Tell them / Write 2-4 pages about 550 words with diagrams and examples mixed throughout.
• How does the Chi Square research method work?
• Formula, graphic, illustrations, etc.
• Explain or approach from an urban planning profession prospective
• Use urban planning examples
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What You Do
Tell them / Write 8-10 pages, about 2200 words with diagrams and examples mixed throughout.
• Create a urban planning research question of your interest
• Provide step-by step guideline (with screenshots examples if possible) of how to perform the Chi Square test
• Present the results / findings
• Explain or interpret the results / findings
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Two Case studies From Top Planning Journals in City Regional (Urban) Planning
Validate what you told them / Write 4-6 pages, about 1100 words per case study with diagrams and examples mixed throughout. (Copy and Paste information, diagrams, findings directly from case study, be sure to cite in APA format)
• Background information about the case study
• Research question(s)
• Dependent variable(s), independent variables, unit of analysis,
• Why they used the Chi Square method?
• How the author(s) used it?
• Findings and interpretation of the results
• You critical assessment of the study:
o Articulate why you believe is or it is not an appropriate use of the Chi Square method?
o Does it have Validity and reliability, why or why not?
o Does it make since in the context in which it is being used?
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Conclusion
Write 2 pages about 550 words:
• Simplify what you told them and tell them why you told them
Additional Comments Direction:
• Stay on topic
• Avoid random or separate points or ideas
• No random statements or facts.
• No statements without backup facts and documentation, APA cite style
• Be sure to articulate clearly and concisely, so the ideal, point, example, or illustration is conveyed and is clearly understood.
• Be persuasive and entertain the reader by using facts and documentation, which are relevant and are backed up by creditable planning reports or literature. Cite in APA style.
• Tell the reader what you are going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them.
• Use transition statements between thoughts and paragraphs.
• Tell the reader what it is you are telling them clearly and without a lot of wordiness.
• Use published literature in national recognized planning journals as well as published urban planning case studies to illustrate or give your position validity and reliability.