A brief teaching note on ANOVA (notably the one-factor ANOVA): for Housing Studies students (information from perplexity.ai)
My question 1: "Highlight the main ideas of ANOVA in the context of quantitative research in Housing Studies research."
The reply: "Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is a key statistical method widely used in quantitative research, including in Housing Studies, to test whether there are significant differences between the means of three or more groups. It helps researchers determine if variations in a dependent variable (such as satisfaction or housing conditions) can be attributed to the independent categorical variable groups under study or if those differences are likely due to chance.
Main Ideas of ANOVA in Housing Studies Quantitative Research
Comparing Multiple Groups: ANOVA is suitable when comparing more than two groups, such as different categories of housing problems, types of housing, or resident groups, by examining the means across those groups to identify if any group differs significantly from others.
Test of Mean Differences: The statistical test essentially compares group means to see if any statistically significant differences exist, beyond random variation. A significant ANOVA result indicates that at least one group mean differs meaningfully from the others.
Assumptions: ANOVA relies on three main assumptions—normal distribution of groups, homogeneity of variance (equal variances across groups), and independence of observations—all important to verify in housing data to ensure valid results.
One-way and Two-way ANOVA: One-way ANOVA involves testing one categorical independent variable’s impact on a continuous dependent variable (e.g., housing satisfaction across different housing types), while two-way ANOVA examines two independent variables and their interaction effects on the dependent variable.
Post-hoc Analysis: When ANOVA signals significant overall differences, post-hoc tests like Tukey’s HSD are conducted to identify exactly which groups differ from one another, aiding interpretation in housing studies contexts (e.g., identifying which housing problem groups show distinct satisfaction levels).
Applicability: In Housing Studies, ANOVA helps analyze survey data and experimental designs to understand factors contributing to differences in housing quality, satisfaction, or outcomes related to housing policies or interventions.
In summary, ANOVA in Housing Studies quantitative research is a statistical tool to compare multiple groups’ means on key housing-related variables, ascertain the statistical significance of observed differences, and provide evidence for how various housing categories or factors influence outcomes of interest."
My question 2: "Provide an illustrative example on a one-factor ANOVA related to the research theme of "the perceived severity of domestic violence by ageing residents in Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Kowloon Tong in years 2024"."
The reply: "A one-factor ANOVA (also called one-way ANOVA) can be illustrated in the context of your research theme by comparing the perceived severity of domestic violence among ageing residents in three different districts: Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po, and Kowloon Tong, in 2024. The goal is to determine if there are statistically significant differences in the average severity scores across these districts.
Illustrative Example
Suppose a researcher collects data from ageing residents in each district using a survey that measures perceived severity of domestic violence on a scale from 1 (not severe) to 10 (very severe). The data collected might look like this:
| District | Severity Scores (n=10 per district) |
|---|---|
| Wong Tai Sin | 6, 7, 5, 8, 6, 7, 6, 5, 7, 6 |
| Sham Shui Po | 8, 9, 7, 8, 9, 8, 7, 8, 9, 8 |
| Kowloon Tong | 4, 5, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 5, 4 |
Independent Variable (Factor): District (Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon Tong)
Dependent Variable: Perceived severity of domestic violence (scored 1–10)
Steps in One-Factor ANOVA
State Hypotheses:
Null Hypothesis (H₀): The mean severity scores are equal across all three districts.
Alternative Hypothesis (H₁): At least one district has a different mean severity score.
Calculate Group Means:
Wong Tai Sin: Mean ≈ 6.3
Sham Shui Po: Mean ≈ 8.1
Kowloon Tong: Mean ≈ 4.1
Perform ANOVA:
The ANOVA test will compare the variance between the group means to the variance within each group.
If the between-group variance is much larger than the within-group variance, the F-statistic will be high, and the p-value will be low, indicating significant differences.
Interpret Results:
If the p-value is less than the significance level (e.g., 0.05), reject the null hypothesis, concluding that at least one district has a significantly different mean severity score.
Post-hoc tests (e.g., Tukey’s HSD) can then identify which specific districts differ.
Application to Housing Studies
This approach helps Housing Studies researchers understand whether district-level factors (such as housing conditions, community support, or socioeconomic status) influence residents’ perceptions of domestic violence severity, providing evidence for targeted interventions or policy recommendations.
In summary, a one-factor ANOVA in this context allows researchers to statistically compare the average perceived severity of domestic violence among ageing residents across different districts, helping to identify areas with higher or lower perceived risks and guiding further investigation or action."
*** One-factor ANOVA is a statistical test used to determine if there are any statistically significant differences between the means of three or more independent groups. It works by comparing the variance between the group means to the variance within the groups to produce an F-statistic, which indicates if at least one group mean is different from the others. This method is a generalization of the two-sample t-test and is used for one categorical independent variable (the "factor") and one continuous dependent variable.
*** also study a set of videos on learning ANOVA.
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