Quarterly Journal of Information and Communication Technology ​

The Role and Function of Statistical Methods in Technology-Based Academic Researches

Document Type : Original Research Article

Author

Department of Computer Science, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract
Statistics is a broad science that studies ways of collecting, summarizing and producing conclusions from data. This science is used for a wide range of academic sciences from physics and social sciences to anthropology as well as business, governance and industry. The difficulty of understanding statistics is one of the most important obstacles that prevent researchers from applying research results in their work, which limits the opportunity to perform evidence-based research. As the emphasis on evidence-based practice increases, more pressure is placed on researchers to describe the research of others and to contribute to their own research. This article examines and emphasizes why technology researchers should understand simple statistical concepts both to use the research works of others and to carry out their own research works. In this article, the types of indicators and statistical methods used in applied statistical research are reviewed and described. This article reviews relevant sources and provides a list of important points that should be reviewed and confirmed before applying appropriate statistical methods to a data set and preparing for the implementation of a research.

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