If you read last week’s blog, you’ll remember that I waxed rhapsodic about medians, and a wee bit about other common statistical calculations. I also promised to provide step-by-step instructions for how to produce this data using ResultsPlus and other tools you already know and have. Here goes (in alphabetical order)! Averages: In addition to several….. Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Averages are Awesome, but Medians May Be More Meaningful!
I’m pretty sure we are all aware of what an average is. Averages have a pretty significant weakness, though, from a data analysis perspective: They are easily skewed by “outlier” data. One extremely large gift, for example, can make your average significantly higher than it would otherwise be. There are numerous things you can do….. Read more »
Turn On the TV
I highly recommend that you watch more TV at work. Wait, what? I’m talking about ResultsPlus.tv - an online library of eLearning material that provides round-the-clock access to some very helpful information. There are currently six full multi-session courses and dozens of recorded tips and tricks to help you maximize the effectiveness of your ResultsPlus application. There….. Read more »