Research Article

Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014

Volume: 2 Number: 3 December 31, 2024
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Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014

Abstract

One of the most critical stages of the scientific research process is analyzing the collected data and reaching findings related to the research problem. Statistical software packages are frequently utilized in analyzing quantitative data. In recent years, many commercial software packages have been introduced to the market, significantly facilitating researchers in analyzing quantitative data. However, alongside these commercial packages, the use of R software, which is free and supports many different analysis techniques, has been increasingly widespread. R is a free software available on the internet for statistical analysis and creating graphics. It is an advanced version of the “S” language developed by Becker and Chambers and is open-source. This study aims to introduce R software and demonstrate how to calculate some basic statistical techniques. It also examines the frequency of use of R software and other statistical software in SSCI-indexed journals in the field of education sciences in Turkey over the years.

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Ethical Statement

The authors declare that there are no competing interests in this study. This declaration ensures that our professional judgment regarding the validity of the research has not been influenced by any secondary interests, including financial gain.

Thanks

This study did not receive funding support from any institution. We extend our gratitude to all individuals and organizations who contributed to the realization of this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Reinforcement Learning

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

June 11, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 10, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 2 Number: 3

APA
Dilaver, H., & Dilaver, K. F. (2024). Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014. Alpha Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2(3), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.70988/ajeas.1499757
AMA
1.Dilaver H, Dilaver KF. Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014. AJEAS. 2024;2(3):1-11. doi:10.70988/ajeas.1499757
Chicago
Dilaver, Hatice, and Kamil Fatih Dilaver. 2024. “Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014”. Alpha Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 2 (3): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.70988/ajeas.1499757.
EndNote
Dilaver H, Dilaver KF (December 1, 2024) Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014. Alpha Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 2 3 1–11.
IEEE
[1]H. Dilaver and K. F. Dilaver, “Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014”, AJEAS, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 1–11, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.70988/ajeas.1499757.
ISNAD
Dilaver, Hatice - Dilaver, Kamil Fatih. “Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014”. Alpha Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 2/3 (December 1, 2024): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.70988/ajeas.1499757.
JAMA
1.Dilaver H, Dilaver KF. Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014. AJEAS. 2024;2:1–11.
MLA
Dilaver, Hatice, and Kamil Fatih Dilaver. “Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014”. Alpha Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 2, no. 3, Dec. 2024, pp. 1-11, doi:10.70988/ajeas.1499757.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Dilaver, Kamil Fatih Dilaver. Usage Trends of Statistical Software in Educational Research: A Descriptive Study of Turkish Publications in SSCI Journals, 2010-2014. AJEAS. 2024 Dec. 1;2(3):1-11. doi:10.70988/ajeas.1499757

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