Create a research question using the General Social Survey dataset that can be answered by multiple regression. Using the SPSS software, choose a categorical variable to dummy code as one of your predictor variables.

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You have had plenty of opportunity to interpret coefficients for metric variables in regression models. Using and interpreting categorical variables takes just a little bit of extra practice. In this Discussion, you will have the opportunity to practice how to recode categorical variables so they can be used in a regression model and how to properly interpret the coefficients. Additionally, you will gain some practice in running diagnostics and identifying any potential problems with the model.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Review Warner’s Chapter 12 and Chapter 2 of the Wagner course text and the media program found in this week’s Learning Resources and consider the use of dummy variables.

· Create a research question using the General Social Survey dataset that can be answered by multiple regression. Using the SPSS software, choose a categorical variable to dummy code as one of your predictor variables.

By Day 3

Estimate a multiple regression model that answers your research question. Post your response to the following:

1. What is your research question?

2. Interpret the coefficients for the model, specifically commenting on the dummy variable.

3. Run diagnostics for the regression model. Does the model meet all of the assumptions? Be sure and comment on what assumptions were not met and the possible implications. Is there any possible remedy for one the assumption violations?

Be sure to support your Main Post and Response Post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.

Wagner, W. E. (2016). Using IBM® SPSS® statistics for research methods and social science statistics (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

· Chapter 2, “Transforming Variables” (pp. 14–32)

· Chapter 11, “Editing Output” (previously read in Week 2, 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, 8, and 9)

Allison, P. D. (1999). Multiple regression: A primer. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press/Sage Publications.

Multiple Regression: A Primer, by Allison, P. D. Copyright 1998 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.

· Chapter 6, “What are the Assumptions of Multiple Regression?” (pp. 119–136)

Allison, P. D. (1999). Multiple regression: A primer. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press/Sage Publications.

Multiple Regression: A Primer, by Allison, P. D. Copyright 1998 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.

· Chapter 7, “What can be done about Multicollinearity?” (pp. 137–152)

Explain any psychological theoretical perspectives presented in the article and why they are of particular interest to you.

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Choosing an Article for the Article Review Final Paper

This week, you will select an article to review for your final assignment in the course, the Aritcle Review, which is due in Week Six. Each article represents a topic and area of psychology. See the attached PSY600 Article Review ListPreview the document to read the articles and make your choice.

In your paper, clearly identify your article selection. Analyze psychology as a science as it is presented in your chosen article and explain why you have decided to focus on this particular topic. Assess the professional roles presented in the chosen article and describe the interactions between psychology professionals and professionals in other fields, if any. Explain any psychological theoretical perspectives presented in the article and why they are of particular interest to you.

The paper:

  • Must be one to two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must address the topic with critical thought.
  • Must use at least one peer-reviewed source chosen from the PSY600 Article Review ListPreview the document
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Students may select any relevant current event from the news, citing the description of the event from an internet news source. The paper will include three major components:

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Current Event Paper Assignment # 2

Topic:  Mood Disorders

I NEED THE PLAGIARISM REPORT

This assignment will involve the selection a current event from the news and applying it to a concept or subject from the course textbook, Psychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding, 4th edition (Maddux & Winstead, 2016). Papers must be a minimum of 5 pages in length. Your submission should be double-spaced with 1 inch margins on all sides of each page and should be free of spelling and grammar errors. It must include source crediting of any materials used in APA format, including source citations in the body of your paper and in a Reference list attached to the end.  Students may select any subject from the textbook, as long as they are able to (a) thoroughly describe the selected concept and  (b) make a sound case for why it relates to the selected current event. (Mood Disorders)

Students may select any relevant current event from the news, citing the description of the event from an internet news source.

The paper will include three major components:

1. Selection and description of the current event

2. Selection and description of the textbook concept

3. Integration and synthesis of the textbook concept with the selected current event

Your paper  will be submitted as an attachment though the classroom Assignments page.  When your paper is attached it is automatically submitted to Turnitin.com. NO PLAGIARISM

What risks or unfavorable outcomes might they be concerned about? What are their desired outcomes from the program?

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Write a 4–6 page preliminary program and stakeholder analysis for a human service program.

Every government administration spends millions of dollars on social programs. Some are meaningful and successful; others are not. Program evaluation is a key activity for making programs effective and sustainable. All your assessments in this course will be based on one social program of your choice.

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It is important to bear in mind that programs do not exist without people; they serve people and are carried out by people, and beyond those directly involved, other people are mainly interested in program outcomes. Collectively, we call all these people “stakeholders.” They bring a variety of interests, opinions, capacities, and functions that can impact programs in many ways. Program evaluators must win the cooperation of stakeholders to gather needed information and implement the evaluation process. And evaluators must take stakeholders’ interests into account so they will “buy in” to the evaluation outcomes. Therefore, evaluators need to understand stakeholders and how to skillfully manage interpersonal dynamics throughout the evaluation process.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 2: Manage interpersonal dynamics of the program evaluation process.

Analyze interests of stakeholders involved with an evaluation.

Plan how to facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.

Write clearly, with correct spelling, grammar, syntax, and good organization.

Comply with APA guidelines for style and formatting.

In this assessment, you will be in the enviable position of choosing your own client—you will choose one social program on which all your assessments for this course will be based. In a later assessment, you will propose an evaluation for this program, but before you do, it is necessary to make a stakeholder analysis to determine who has interests in the program, what they desire for its outcomes, and any concerns they may have. This will help you, as the evaluator, to understand the audience for your proposal and how to best communicate with them.

Preparation: Identify and Research Your Client

Identify a human service program to work with in this course. All your course assessments will be based on one social program of your choice. Choose a program involved with issues such as unemployment, economic disadvantage, homelessness, adolescent pregnancy, infant mortality, crime, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, mental illness, literacy, hunger, disease control, et cetera. It would be best to choose a program that is active in your own community. If you work with such a program, you may select it for your course work. Remember, you will be using this program for purposes of evaluation.

Go to the Web site of the agency that administers the program to research basic information about it. Choose a program that discloses most required information. However, if some details cannot be found, for the purposes of assessments in this course it is permissible to infer plausible findings.

Important note: While it is ethical to invent some information to complete these learning experiences, never do this for professional work or assessments that are supposed to be based on factual research.

Instructions

To successfully complete this assessment, write a 4–6 page program description and stakeholder analysis. This will be an internal planning document; its purpose is to gather information that you would share with other evaluators on your team.

Program Description

Describe the program of your choice and discuss why you selected this particular program. Answer the following:

What population (or populations) does the program seek to serve?

What is the general history of the program?

What are the main goals of the program? What would be recognized as operational definitions of “success” or “successful outcomes” for the program? Analyze what the desired benefits of the program would be for each type of program participant.

How could these outcomes be measured?

What sorts of evaluative research could be undertaken to assess how well the program meets its goal?

What other questions would you like to have answered about the program?

Stakeholder Analysis

Describe all program participants and other stakeholders. Think broadly to include all who could be involved at any level, including not only direct participants but also administrators and perhaps political authorities and others who would have a stake in program outcomes.

What are their roles and functions?

Detail how you would plan to facilitate communication and collaboration with them. (Readings in King and Stevahn’s 2013 book Interactive Evaluation Practice: Mastering the Interpersonal Dynamics of Program Evaluation are highly recommended for this.)

Despite the fact that it is beyond the scope of this assessment to actually meet with program stakeholders, what do you think the answers to following would be for each of the stakeholders you identified? Please keep in mind that while it is expedient for you to imagine the answers to these questions for this exercise, in an actual program evaluation it would extremely important for you consult with the stakeholders to research the answers to these questions.

Might there be any possible conflicts of interest among different types of stakeholders?

What risks or unfavorable outcomes might they be concerned about?

What are their desired outcomes from the program?

On the basis of the answers that you arrived at, what interpersonal or political considerations should you take into account to assure your program evaluation would be effective and appreciated?

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is well organized and free of errors that detract from the overall message.

APA style: Comply with current APA style and formatting.

Number of references: Minimum of three academic resources.

Length: Submission includes 4–6 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to a cover page and references page.