Wilcoxon Rank-Sum test : A nonparametric alternative to two sample t-test

Statistics, a scientific approach to analysing numerical data, is employed to discover relationships among the phenomena to describe, predict and control their occurrence.  Statistics helps the researcher to acquire precise, steadfast and dependable findings. Although there are several statistical tests such as ANOVA, independent t-test, etc. to arrive at the right result, one must choose … Continue reading “Wilcoxon Rank-Sum test : A nonparametric alternative to two sample t-test”

If you ever have to be an Interviewer: you should be like…..?

A good interviewer is a person, who has to be multi-faceted. He is a “jack of all trades” because his role is very complex and challenging. If you are researcher, there is a strong chance that you would get that opportunity to be an interviewer, once at least, because it is an integral technique of … Continue reading “If you ever have to be an Interviewer: you should be like…..?”

In a conference: How to handle the questions that follow your presentation?

A conference is a serious affair and your research is serious business too. You surely prepare hard and toil a lot, to not only create the research, but also present it effectively in the conference, so that none of the unique features and specialities of your research get unnoticed. But, how much do you actually … Continue reading “In a conference: How to handle the questions that follow your presentation?”

Do you know the facts and rules related to the use of ITALICS?

We often see writers using italics in their writing, as and when they wish to. Sometimes writers use italics to highlight some content they wish to like a quotation or a proverb. In fact, most of the times, at their free will, we see writers using italics to highlight, beautify or showcase their content. There … Continue reading “Do you know the facts and rules related to the use of ITALICS?”

The Love Hate Relationship Between You and Your Supervisor

What are dream supervisors made up of? Well, a dream supervisor has the following qualities Wisdom Positivity Communication skills Analytical clarity Patience In-depth knowledge Creativity Empathy, to name a few. I am sure by the end of the list, you have understood pretty well that dream supervisors do not exist and are merely utopian. Even … Continue reading “The Love Hate Relationship Between You and Your Supervisor”