Lab Project: APA Results Section Assignment
PSYC 355
Lab Project: Rationale, Analysis, and Graph Assignment Instructions
Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to choose the correct statistical analysis and graph for your lab project data and complete this analysis using SPSS. This assignment gives you real-world experience in selecting the appropriate statistical test to analyze and interpret psychological data in a specific research context. Many careers require a working knowledge of data presentation, including analysis and graphs.
Instructions
Choose the statistical analysis that best addresses the lab project research question and fits the lab project data in your SPSS data file. The correct test is one that you have learned within the first five Module: Weeks of the course. There is a “right” answer, so look carefully at the wording of the research question. Complete the analysis and turn in a Word document that contains: a title page in current APA style, your rationale for using this analysis with support from course materials, the SPSS output, the appropriate graph, and a Reference page in current APA style. You will be graded on how completely you address the following:
Your title page must be in current APA style.
Your submission must be double-spaced.
In 3-5 sentences, state which analysis you are using and provide a rationale as to why this is the correct analysis to use for the Lab Project.
Use only the following two variables in your analysis: “Happiness” and “Attendance”.
Provide at least one source from the course (text and/or presentations) to support your rationale. Use current APA formatting for your in-text citation(s).
Paste the SPSS output of your analysis.
Paste the appropriate graph as a Figure in current APA style.
Your Reference page must be in current APA style and include any sources cited in your rationale.
Please carefully review the Lab Project: Rationale, Analysis, and Graph Grading Rubric. Also, remember that asking questions contributes to learning and success, so please contact your instructor should you have any questions related to the assignment.
