Interpret the output from statistical computing packages to draw appropriate inferences and report results effectively.

Correlation

The purpose of this assignment is to apply knowledge of data analysis and interpretation by developing and running an analysis of assumptions and a test of correlation in SPSS. This includes proper result reporting in the form of a paper with output from SPSS and appropriate tables included.    

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

CO4: Interpret the output from statistical computing packages to draw appropriate inferences and report results effectively.

CO8: Apply knowledge of data sets free from bias in developing studies to improve public health outcomes by identifying potential trends in relation to epidemiology.

Due Date

Submit your completed assignment by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT, of Week 7 as directed.

Requirements

This assignment will be graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.

Create your product using Microsoft Word, which is the required format for all Chamberlain College of Health Professions documents.

Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this paper may be posted in the Q&A Forum.

The length of this assignment is to be no less than 3 and no greater than 6 pages, excluding title and reference pages.

APA format is required with both a title page and reference page (no abstract is required). Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered)

Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Preparing the Assignment

Correlation is a way to look at the relationships of variables, not just their association. Correlation tests can also provide effect size of one variable on another. For this paper, you will use the data set provided from your statistics book. (Links to an external site.)

You will complete a correlation test in SPSS that considers the number of cups of tea consumed and the cognitive level of participants. You are expected to provide an analysis of data to ensure that assumptions of normality are met and include this in your narrative and results. You are also expected to provide hypotheses, any statistically significant results, and their interpretation.