This
assignment tests your ability to correctly identify and apply statistical
techniques, clearly present, describe and interpret results, and make meaningful
managerial recommendations. You will be graded on each of these concepts.
Always
create your own tables to present the results. Simple copying and pasting the
SPSS tables will reduce your grade
(you may only copy/paste histograms from SPSS). First copying/pasting into
Excel (or other) and then copying/pasting into your homework is the same thing.
Be sure to create presentation quality tables from the raw data tables produced
by SPSS. Presentation tables should NOT look like the SPSS data tables SCREEN
SHOTS ARE NOT PERMITTED!!!!! Answers that use screenshots/pictures will
automatically get a zero. This also means you cannot use Paste Special à
Picture. Keep in
mind that a table may not be necessary for every question.
Assume
any data errors you discover are double-entries which should be corrected to
single-entries (e.g., 44 should be 4). Not finding and correcting these errors
means your other answers will probably be wrong. Be sure to properly list
results (e.g., sort means in descending order, etc.) rather than a random
(i.e., lack of meaning) order.
Download the SPSS file “Avery
Fitness Center MR Fall 2018.sav” from Blackboard>Assignments. After making
the corrections, save this file as “Corrected Your LastName.sav”. Refer
to both the survey and codebook (Ch. 16) for guidance on the questions and
coding. The class
handouts and Chapters 17 and 18 provide examples of the needed techniques and
interpretations. The class handouts and Chapters 19 and 20 provide guidance on
how to best present your results. Unless specified otherwise, use an alpha of
.05. Be sure to report all relevant values (e.g., chi-square, F statistics, T
values, et cetera). Also use a 95% confidence level where appropriate unless
told otherwise. The Guide to Using SPSS,
the textbook, and the class handouts will help you use SPSS.
When
done, submit a single Word document with your “lastname SPSS” in the filename
on Blackboard>Assignments>SPSS Homework Submission. You MUST also insert the SPSS Output file to the end of this document
(instructions are below). Failure to do so will result in a failing grade. If
your answers do not match the output file you will lose 50 points.
NOTE: The results you get will be
DIFFERENT from the exhibits in the book!
Remember
to use relevant data to thoroughly explain and analyze your answers. In
addition to the correct answers, you will be graded on the clarity of
communication (e.g., use of full sentences rather than just numbers) including
the appearance of exhibits (e.g. tables). Presenting the SPSS tables will lower
your grade. The presentation-quality tables you submit should be created/modified
in either Word or Excel (or similar). The tables should not look like the SPSS raw
data tables. YOU CANNOT USE SCREEN SHOTS!!!!! This also means you cannot use
Paste Special à
Picture.
This is
an INDIVIDUAL assignment. Sharing of
answers, data, tables, analysis, et cetera is strictly prohibited. You cannot
work together on the analysis of the data, creation of the tables, or any other
component of this project. If you do then you are violating the Academic
Integrity policy and subject to receiving a failing grade for the course. Your papers will be submitted
through turnitin.com (via Blackboard) and checked for originality. Furthermore
each file will be inspected for evidence of collaboration. This includes using
and/or reviewing work from previous semesters or other courses.
Working
side-by-side or sharing of files is a violation of the academic integrity
policy and all parties involved will be reported to the Associate Provost. DO
NOT allow someone else to have access to your files. You will be held
responsible if someone else uses your file/work even if they do not have your
permission. Violating the Academic
Integrity policy may result in failing the course.
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