Central Tendency, Levels of Measurement, Variance, Standard Deviation, and Graphs
Using the SPSS (Statistical Analysis Tool) for the analysis of data. Data Sets are attached in files.
Answer the following questions below utilizing both the text and the end of the unit exercises you have worked on.Submit an attachment with each of the questions marked for submission.
1. Using Chapter 4 Data Set 1- Comprehension Scores calculate the following in SPSS.
a. Define the Levels (scales) of Measurement in the dataset
b. Measures of Central Tendency
c. Range
d. Frequency Table
e. Histogram with a normal curve
f. Discuss the best measure of central tendency to utilize with these data
g. Is this appropriate to determine the standard deviation and variance?
i. If so, what might you consider when looking at the output?
2. Using Chapter 4 Data Set 3- Pie calculate the following in SPSS –
a. Define the Levels (scales) of Measurement in the dataset
b. Measures of Central Tendency
c. Range
d. Frequency Table
e. Histogram with a normal curve
f. Discuss the best measure of central tendency to utilize with these data
g. Is this appropriate to determine the standard deviation and variance?
i. If so, what might you consider when looking at the output?
3. Using Chapter 2 Dataset 4 – Group Attitude calculate the following in SPSS –
a. Define the Levels (scales) of Measurement in the dataset
b. Measures of Central Tendency
c. Range
d. Frequency Table
e. Histogram with a normal curve
f. Discuss the best measure of central tendency to utilize with these data
g. Is this appropriate to determine the standard deviation and variance?
i. If so, what might you consider when looking at the output?
4. Using Data Set Chapter 2 Data Set 3 – Create five different displays using SPSS to represent the data – such as histogram, bar chart, line chart, or a pie chart.
5. What is the purpose of a chart or graph?
