1. Identify the basic research question as stated by the authors.
2. Identify a dependent variable and independent variable in each article.
3. Identify the level of measurement of each.
4. Find an example of a descriptive and an inferential statistic in each article.

For the Castilla article:

• Using the multiple regression results presented in Table 3, discuss the effects of cultural factors such as individualism upon the governmental decision of health spending and social coverage. Interpret the b and the a coefficient in each equation.

For the Sirin article:

• What is the relationship between school engagement, educational expectation, self-esteem and parental factors? Answer these questions using Table 2; Interpret the correlations using PRE framework.

• How well do each of the factors mentioned in the article predict academic performance? Use R 2 presented in Table 3 to answer this question.

Castilla, E. J. (December 2004). Organizing health care: A comparative analysis of national institutions and inequality over time. International Sociology, 19(4), 403-435.