USING SPSS FOR DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS & MINIMIZING VALIDITY THREATS
Overview
The purpose of this final case assignment is to introduce you to some basic functions of the IBM-SPSS Statistics analytical software (SPSS). We will use an Excel data set to practice importing data from Excel to SPSS, and computations of some basic descriptive statistics.
Case Assignment
Using the data set provided;
Import the Excel data into SPSS and make any necessary adjustments
Conduct a descriptive analysis of the data. At minimum: means and standard deviations
Provide a table or the results in APA format
Produce at least one graph using SPSS
Report you results in a 2-3 page essay. Be sure to include your table and graph in the essay.
**Please email your SPSS output file to me as part of the assignment.
Assignment Expectations
Does your work demonstrate a clear and accurate understanding of each of the following concepts:
Ability to import data into SPSS from MS Excel
Ability to conduct a descriptive analysis in SPSS
Ability to create tables and graphs using SPSS
Ability to communicate your findings in writing
