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I believe that I confused the group by providing multiple examples.  Any of these combinations are sufficient.  You will notice that the one constant is that you will conduct a total of three calculations—one for Chi-Square, one for ANOVA, and one for Regression Analysis.  The hypotheses and research questions are samples to illustrate the basic concept that you can mix and math the number of hypotheses and questions but that ultimately you will need to ensure that you have data sufficient to run each of three analyses.  

Please contact me if you have questions.  Thanks.  

One research hypothesis, one research question, three calculations …

Research Hypothesis

Research Question

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

Method

There is a relationship between math achievement in 2006 and 2007.

To what extent, if at all, is there a relationship between math achievement in 2006 and 2007?

2006 Math Performance Level (Attribute)

2007 Math Performance Level (Attribute)

Chi-Square

2006 Math Performance Level (Attribute)

2007 Math Scale Score (Numeric)

ANOVA

2006 Math Scale Score (Numeric)

2007 Math Scale Score (Numeric)

Regression Analysis

Two research hypotheses, two research questions, three calculations …

Research Hypothesis

Research Questions

Independent Variables

Dependent Variables

Method

There is a relationship between gender and math achievement.

To what extent, if at all, is there a relationship between gender and math achievement?

Gender (Attribute)

Math Performance Level (Attribute)

Chi-Square

Gender (Attribute)

Math Scale Score (Numeric)

ANOVA

There is a relationship between math achievement in 2006 and 2007.

To what extent, if at all, is there a relationship between math achievement in 2006 and 2007?

2006 Math Scale Score (Numeric)

2007 Math Scale Score (Numeric)

Regression Analysis

Three research hypotheses, three research questions, three calculations …

Research Hypotheses

Research Questions

Independent Variables

Dependent Variables

Method

There is a relationship between parent education and socio-economic status.

To what extent, if at all, is there a relationship between parent education and socio-economic status?

Parent education (attribute)

Socio-economic status (attribute)

Chi-Square

There is a relationship between gender and math achievement.  

To what extent, if at all, is there a relationship between gender and math achievement?

Gender (Attribute)

Math Scale Score (Numeric)

ANOVA

There is a relationship between math achievement in 2006 and 2007.

To what extent, if at all, is there a relationship between math achievement in 2006 and 2007?

2006 Math Scale Score (Numeric)

2007 Math Scale Score (Numeric)

Regression Analysis