Submit your assignment as a Word document. Begin your assignment by creating a properly formatted APA title page. Include a reference list at the end of the document if necessary. On page 2, begin Section 1.

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Unit 3

  • Descriptive Statistics: Application
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Your first SPSS data assignment uses the SPSS grades.sav data file created in Unit 2. You will conduct a visual inspection of histograms. You will also analyze and interpret important measures of central tendency and dispersion.
  • OBJECTIVES
  • To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:
    • Apply the appropriate SPSS procedures for creating histograms to generate relevant output.
    • Generate SPSS output of histograms and interpret them.
    • Generate SPSS output of descriptive statistics and interpret them.

Studies

Readings

Use your IBM SPSS Statistics Step by Step text to complete the following:

  • Review “An Introduction to the Example” in Chapter 1. This section provides definitions of SPSS variables used in your Unit 3 assignment.
  • Read Chapter 6, “Frequencies.” This reading addresses the following topics:
    • Frequencies.
    • Bar charts.
    • Histograms.
    • Percentiles.
  • Read Chapter 7, “Descriptive Statistics.” This reading addresses the following topics:
    • Statistical significance.
    • The normal distribution.
    • Mean, median, and mode.
    • Variance and standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis.
    • Maximum, minimum, range, and sum.
    • Standard error.
Your SPSS Data Set

The grades.sav file is a sample SPSS data set. The fictional data represent a teacher’s recording of student demographics and performance on quizzes and a final exam across three sections of the course. Each section consists of 35 students ( N = 105).

There are 21 variables in grades.sav. This week, complete the following:

  • Open your grades.sav file and go to the Variable View tab.

Histograms and Descriptive Statistics

Your first IBM SPPS assignment includes two sections in which you will:

  • Create two histograms and provide interpretations.
  • Calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion and provide interpretations.
Key Details and Instructions
  • Submit your assignment as a Word document.
  • Begin your assignment by creating a properly formatted APA title page. Include a reference list at the end of the document if necessary. On page 2, begin Section 1.
  • Write your report in narrative format, integrating your SPSS output charts and tables with your responses to the specific requirements listed for this assignment. (See the Copy/Export Output Instructions in the Resources area.)
  • Label all tables and graphs in a manner consistent with APA style and formatting guidelines. Citations, if needed, should be included in the text as well as in a reference section at the end of the report.
  • Refer to the IBM SPSS Step-By-Step Guide: Histograms and Descriptive Statistics (in the Resources area) for additional help in completing this assignment.
Section 1: Histograms and Visual Interpretation

Section 1 will include one histogram of total scores for all the males in the data set, and one histogram of total scores for all the females in the data set.

Using the total and gender variables in your grades.sav data set, create two histograms:

  • A histogram for male students.
  • A histogram for female students.

Copy the histogram output from SPSS and paste it into a Word document. Below the histograms in your Word document, provide an interpretation based on your visual inspection. Correctly use all of the following terms in your discussion:

  • Skew.
  • Kurtosis.
  • Outlier.
  • Symmetry.
  • Modality.

Comment on any differences between males and females regarding their total scores. Analyze the strengths and limitations of visually interpreting histograms.

Section 2: Calculate and Interpret Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion

Using the grades.sav file, compute descriptive statistics, including mean, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis for the following variables:

  • id
  • gender
  • ethnicity
  • gpa
  • quiz3
  • total

Copy the descriptives output from SPSS and paste it into your Word document. Below the descriptives output table in your Word document:

  • Indicate which variables are meaningless to interpret in terms of mean, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis. Justify your decision.
  • Next, indicate which variables are meaningful to interpret. Justify your decision.
  • For the meaningful variables, do the following:
    • Specify any variables that are in the ideal range for both skewness and kurtosis.
    • Specify any variables that are acceptable but not excellent.
    • Specify any variables that are unacceptable.
    • Explain your decisions.
  • For all meaningful variables, report and interpret the descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis).

Submit both sections of your assignment as an attached Word document.

Resources
  • Histograms and Descriptive Statistics Scoring Guide.
  • IBM SPSS Step-by-Step Guide: Histograms and Descriptive Statistics [DOC].
  • Copy/Export Output Instructions.

APA Style and Format.

Unit3Disc1

Data Screening

For this discussion, identify the goals of data screening. Then discuss how you can identify and remedy the following:

  • Errors in data entry.
  • Outliers.
  • Missing data.

Write either a recommendation report (one recommendation) or a feasibility report (multiple recommendations). Unlike with your grant proposal, the audience is whoever would benefit from your research. (This will be an internal report.)

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TCOM 3302c/d (TTh) “Big Report” Assignment

Write either a recommendation report (one recommendation) or a feasibility report (multiple recommendations). Unlike with your grant proposal, the audience is whoever would benefit from your research. (This will be an internal report.)

Use the form in the book: • for body, follow structure on pp. 476-78 [10th 521-23]; • for front and back matter, follow structure on pp. 479-87

[10th 523-31];

• for references, see Appendix B.

• a list of sections appears on Table 18.1 (p. 476 [10th 19.1,

p. 520])

–Front Matter [transmittal letter, cover, title page, abstract, table of contents, list of illustrations, executive summary]

–Body [introduction, methods, results, conclusions, recommendation(s)] N.B.: Recommendations section should be about half of the body.

–Back Matter [glossary, list of symbols, references, appendices]

• report should include illustrations, graphics, and appendices as appropriate to your topic

• use MLA style (pp. 641, ff. [10th 695, ff.]) for references • SOURCES: You may use Internet, interviews, surveys,

field research, and so on, but you also need: * at least 5 “print” sources

* at least 2 scholarly sources.

(These are MINIMUM requirements. Generally “A” papers contain significantly more research than this

minimum.)

• double space (even the transmittal letter)

• number front matter w/ Roman numerals (we will discuss

this in class! Front matter ONLY is numbered with small Roman numerals. Body of report and back matter are numbered with Arabic numerals. N.B. that numbers will continue from end of body through back matter–back matter does not have a separate numbering system.)

For grading criteria, refer to the writer’s checklist on pp. 512-13 [10th 559-60]. You will also be responsible for correct structure (order), in addition to the document’s neat and professional appearance.

“Handy Checklist”:

FRONT MATTER

• outside cover (For our online course, we will discuss this category in class. . . .)

• transmittal letter (N.B. that these two are out of order to facilitate my handling a giant

pile of reports. In the business world, the transmittal letter would be a separate sheet on the outside of your report. For me, insert it inside

the cover before your title page.)

• title page

• abstract

• table of contents

• list of illustrations • executive summary

• introduction

• methods

• results

• conclusions

• recommendation(s) (N.B.: check to make sure that this is the longest section.)

• glossary

• (list of symbols)–the ONLY “optional” section! • references

• appendices

Explain to the reader, in layperson’s terms, relevant theory and research that addresses the social psychological variables involved.

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Human beings are fundamentally social. In this discussion, we will consider connection—from attraction to dissolution, and liking to love—by providing advice regarding various relationship concerns.

Imagine that you are an advice columnist.  You regularly respond to readers, providing relationship advice based on social psychological insight.  Select one of the following options and craft a reply letter, supporting your answer with scholarly and peer-reviewed sources. Explain to the reader, in layperson’s terms, relevant theory and research that addresses the social psychological variables involved.  Summarize a clear answer to the question, formulating advice regarding future behavior.

  • Should I play hard to get?
  • Do looks really matter that much?
  • How can I attract a partner?
  • Is my relationship at risk of divorce?
  • Is there such a thing as a “fatal” attraction?
  • We’re opposites; are we doomed to fail?
  • I’m in a long distance relationship… Will it work?
  • Why does my friend stay in an abusive relationship?
  • What is love, really?
  • Other (as provided/approved by your instructor)

Your initial post should be 500-1000 words in length and must contain a minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed references, in addition to required course resources as applicable.  Additional credible references are encouraged.

 

Baumeister, R. F., & Leary, M. R. (1995). The need to belong: Desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3), 497-529. doi:10.1037/0033-2909

What else do you feel you need to know (or, what might be some areas you may ask about in order to determine what is going on and how severe the problem may be)?

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Mr. and Mrs. E are members of your church. Mr. E is seeking counseling but asking that his wife or children not be involved in any of the sessions as they are not aware of the difficulties he is experiencing.  Mr. E is a 27-year-old electrician and complains of dizziness, sweating palms, heart palpitations, and ringing of the ears.  He states that these symptoms have been occurring for at least the last 18 months.  He has also experienced dry mouth and throat, periods of extreme muscle tension, and a constant “edgy” and watchful feeling that has often interfered with his ability to concentrate.  These feelings have been present most of the time over the previous 2 years; they have not been limited to discrete periods.  Although these symptoms sometimes make him feel “discouraged,” he denies feeling depressed and continues to enjoy activities with his family.

 

 

 

He also has many worries.  He constantly worries about the health of his parents.  His father, in fact, had a myocardial infarction 2 years previously, but is now feeling well.  He also worries about whether he is “a good father,” whether his wife will ever leave him (there is no indication that she is dissatisfied with the marriage), and whether he is liked by co-workers on the job.  Although he recognizes that his worries are often unfounded, he can’t stop worrying.

 

 

 

For the past 2 years he has had few social contacts because of his nervous symptoms.  Although he has sometimes had to leave work when the symptoms became intolerable, he continues to work for the same company he joined for his apprenticeship following high-school graduation.  He tends to hide his symptoms from his wife and children, to whom he wants to appear “perfect,” and reports few problems with them as a result of his nervousness.

 

 

 

Please respond (short answer is fine) to all of the following questions:

 

 

 

In your diagnosis, please use DSM IV-TR diagnoses when appropriate (found in your powerpoint presentations)

 

 

 

  1. What are the client’s most prominent ‘presenting issues’ (that is, what seems to take priority as being wrong)?

 

 

 

  1. What else do you feel you need to know (or, what might be some areas you may ask about in order to determine what is going on and how severe the problem may be)?

 

 

 

  1. What do you think may be your ‘initial diagnosis’ based on the information given in the case study? Why?

 

 

 

  1. What, if any, psychospiritual factors might be present and maintaining the presenting issue?

 

 

 

  1. What are possible methods of treatment or referral?