Studying research and statistics has been a challenging endeavor. Though I am not a mathematician, knowing how the data is collected and analyzed provides me with an increased comprehension of research studies that are completed, particularly in my field of psychology. One such study involving the fitness levels of children who struggle with ADHD is a case in point. Understanding descriptive statistics and ANOVA test scores allows me greater clarity into the results and conclusions of the study.
Summary of the Study
Numerous studies conducted on children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), link the disorder to poor motor skill development (both gross and fine), reduced coordination, and diminished athletic skill …show more content…
The push-up F-score, 5.046, and the pull-up F-score, 6.762, both exceed a critical value of 4.04 at a 0.05 level of confidence from Salkind’s chart. Based on these results, the null hypothesis is rejected for these tests. This along with higher mean averages for ADHD children suggests that the ADHD children did indeed outperform their non-ADHD classmates. The evidence showing no difference in performance on some tests (above) and ADHD children outperforming their peers on others, contradicts Colombo-Dougovito’s research hypothesis that children with ADHD are less physically fit than those without ADHD. Colombo-Dougovito (2013) also reached this same conclusion (p. 279).
Evaluation of the Article
The article is an interesting report and compelling enough to warrant further research on the subject. As a psychology major, I would be interested in learning more about the effects, or in this case, non-effects, of ADHD on children. Greater clarity for me could have been provided had the author reported the critical value for his F-scores in his ANOVA test results. This would have allowed me to see the significance of the results for myself. Additionally, a discussion of the ANOVA test scores along with his discussion of mean scores would have provided further clarity. …show more content…
Galileo said, “The bible tells us how to go to heaven, not how the heavens go” (as cited in Hummel, 1986, p. 9). The Bible informs us of many things, not the least of which is the nature of God and the nature of human beings. The Christian worldview is the basis by which I interpret scientific data and findings. ADHD, however, is not discussed in the Bible. Learning about ADHD in children can help one to better understand the struggles these children face and their needs, and then to be able to meet them where they are at in their lives. This is, after all, how Jesus loves us. He understands us and meets us where we are. This way, we can fulfill Jesus’s command to “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:35, New International
Summary of the Study
Numerous studies conducted on children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), link the disorder to poor motor skill development (both gross and fine), reduced coordination, and diminished athletic skill …show more content…
The push-up F-score, 5.046, and the pull-up F-score, 6.762, both exceed a critical value of 4.04 at a 0.05 level of confidence from Salkind’s chart. Based on these results, the null hypothesis is rejected for these tests. This along with higher mean averages for ADHD children suggests that the ADHD children did indeed outperform their non-ADHD classmates. The evidence showing no difference in performance on some tests (above) and ADHD children outperforming their peers on others, contradicts Colombo-Dougovito’s research hypothesis that children with ADHD are less physically fit than those without ADHD. Colombo-Dougovito (2013) also reached this same conclusion (p. 279).
Evaluation of the Article
The article is an interesting report and compelling enough to warrant further research on the subject. As a psychology major, I would be interested in learning more about the effects, or in this case, non-effects, of ADHD on children. Greater clarity for me could have been provided had the author reported the critical value for his F-scores in his ANOVA test results. This would have allowed me to see the significance of the results for myself. Additionally, a discussion of the ANOVA test scores along with his discussion of mean scores would have provided further clarity. …show more content…
Galileo said, “The bible tells us how to go to heaven, not how the heavens go” (as cited in Hummel, 1986, p. 9). The Bible informs us of many things, not the least of which is the nature of God and the nature of human beings. The Christian worldview is the basis by which I interpret scientific data and findings. ADHD, however, is not discussed in the Bible. Learning about ADHD in children can help one to better understand the struggles these children face and their needs, and then to be able to meet them where they are at in their lives. This is, after all, how Jesus loves us. He understands us and meets us where we are. This way, we can fulfill Jesus’s command to “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:35, New International