SPSS Homework: Correlation Assignment
SPSS Homework: Correlation Assignment Instructions
Overview
This assignment is designed to increase your statistical literacy and proficiency in conducting and interpreting the Pearson correlation coefficient. You will be completing two Pearson correlation coefficient analyses in SPSS, using data that are related to specific research scenarios in the behavioral sciences, such as psychology, social work, and counseling. Behind the scenes knowledge of how this test is conducted is fundamental to being able to understand and apply research in your related field to your practice. Additionally, SPSS skills are professionally valuable, as it is one of the most commonly used statistical software packages in behavioral science settings, both academic and professional.
Instructions
This assignment includes two problem sets that contain research scenarios and related questions.
For each scenario, you will run an analysis in SPSS. The required product will include the SPSS output, an APA-style Results section describing the results, and the appropriate graph inserted as a Figure in APA style.
For all problems, interpret results based on an alpha level of = .05.
Please review the Watch: SPSS Homework Tutorial: The Pearson Correlation for directions on how to run the statistical test, as well as the Watch: Results Sections for the Pearson Correlation Coefficient Analysis in APA Style, which includes a template for completing the APA-style Results sections for the Pearson correlation coefficient. The scenarios begin on the next page.
| TMT Score (in seconds) | MMSE Score |
| 56 | 25 |
| 98 | 18 |
| 89 | 18 |
| 104 | |
| 87 | 15 |
| 145 | 12 |
| 64 | 28 |
| 70 | 24 |
| 89 | 16 |
| 73 | 20 |
| 76 | 14 |
| 137 | |
| 98 | 15 |
| 52 | 23 |
Paste SPSS output. (10 pts)
Write an APA-style Results section based on your analysis. Include your scatterplot as an APA-style Figure as demonstrated in the APA writing presentation. (Results = 12 pts; Figure = 8 pts)
| Time Spent Commuting to Work (mins.) | PSS® Stress Score |
| 80 20 35 15 20 28 15 20 18 65 50 30 45 |
Paste SPSS output. (10 pts)
Write an APA-style Results section based on your analysis. Include your scatterplot as an APA-style Figure as demonstrated in the APA writing presentation. (Results = 12 pts; Figure = 8 pts)
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