Posted: November 6th, 2015
Correlation and Regression with SPSS
Correlation and Regression with SPSS
Access the gss04student_corrected dataset
The assignment:
- Craft up to a one page double-spaced write up of the statistical results (include any additional pages needed for any APA tables or graphs and the SPSS syntax and output) in which you do the following:
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- State the statistical assumptions for this test.
- Using the data set you have selected, choose two continuous or metric variables for which you would like to test a relationship.
- Develop the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis.
- Use SPSS to calculate a correlation coefficient and a simple linear regression. You can decide which should be the independent (predictor) variable and which should be the dependent (criterion) variable.
- Decide whether to reject or retain the null hypothesis.
- Generate a scatterplot to visually assess the relationship between two variables.
- Generate syntax and output files in SPSS. You will need to copy and paste these into your Application document.
- Based on your SPSS analysis, report the results using correct APA format. Your report should include the following:
- SPSS syntax and output files