Category: Science Publisher: Creative Force Publishing Company
ISBN-10: 0996987398
Pages: 69
Copyright: February 2, 2016
ISBN-13: 9780996987394
A visual step-by-step SPSS manual for conducting data analysis
This beginner’s manual provides a visual step-by step approach for conducting data analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). It uses screen captures of the software to simplify the steps needed to carry out the commands to perform the statistical methods covered in this manual. It assumes that you understand introductory to intermediate statistics. The statistical methods covered are: Descriptive statistics; Comparison of Means using one- and two-sample t-tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA); Correlation Analysis, Simple and Multiple Linear Regression; Simple and Multiple Binary Logistic Regression and Chi-square tests – tests of association.
Excerpt
For simplicity, chapters 5 – 9 are organize as follows.
• Problem: The problem provided allows you to use a specific statistical method.
• Null and Alternative Hypotheses: When applicable, the null and alternative hypotheses are stated based on the Problem.
• Data/Information: Pertinent data/information provided in the Problem is summarized using appropriate statistical notations.
• Identification of Appropriate Statistical Method: The identification and rationale for proper statistical method to solve the problem is stated.
• Conduct of Statistical Method: Demonstration of how you solve the Problem is presented in a visual step-by-step process.
• Interpretation of Findings: The interpretation of the findings related to the problem, based on the SPSS Output derived, is given.
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