For this discussion select one of the data sets we have been using in class. During this discussion you will assess the normality of the data set you chose.
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Description
SPSS Practice:
Assumptions and Normality
Preparation
For this discussion
select one of the data sets we have been using in class. During this discussion
you will assess the normality of the data set you chose.
Instructions
For this discussion,
start by answering the following questions, based on your readings and
research:
·
What does the assumption of normality mean?
·
When does the assumption matter?
Next, using the data
set of your choice from class, assess the normality of the data.
·
Include your data output tables in your post.
·
Write a brief descriptive analysis of the normality of the data
as part of your post.
Finally, describe one
or two of the challenges you found while performing these exercises and how you
resolved the issues. Where appropriate, provide the address of any website that
helped you.
Remember to refer to
the guidelines in the FEM as you prepare your post.
If you have questions
about how to choose an appropriate test to assess normality, you may wish to
review How to Choose a Statistical Test, which is linked in the resources.
Response Guidelines
Read and respond to
the posts of your peers according to the guidelines in the Faculty Expectations
message.
Address one of more of
the following in your response:
·
How do the challenges and resolutions of your peers compare to
yours?
·
How did your assessment of the normality of the data from the
same data set compare to those of your peers?
Resources
·
Discussion Participation
Scoring Guide.
·
How to Choose a Statistical
Test [PPTX].
·
Emotional Well-Being (SF-36)
Study Data Set [XLSX].
