Appraise what new statistical methods are used in the evaluationof conceptual theories outlining specific advantages these methodsprovide. Compare Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) techniquesproviding advantages of using SEM to other conventional methodsoutlining some of the various statistical techniques that SEM isable to perform. Evaluate sampling techniques used to conducthypothetical studies and asses the benefits of each sampling methodbased on best fit to application. Critique validity and reliabilitymethods for appropriate constructs and compare advantages anddisadvantages of each method describing what methods to use withdifferent operational techniques. Compare and evaluate factoranalysis for confirmatory versus exploratory methods and assesswhen each is appropriate proving examples and application usages.Assess the differences of various regression analysis methods anddemonstrate by examples what regression methods are mostappropriate for different application. Finally discuss andrecommend best statistical techniques and methods to operationallyuse for means comparisons, non parametric evaluation, bivariatecorrelation, ANOVAs, Chi Square, regression, and other techniquesas appropriate. Assess the overall concept of statistical power,why it has import to statistical evaluations, and what SPSScontributes to statistical analysis in today’s research.