You have previously worked with descriptive statistics in introduction to SPSS. As noted previously, the most commonly used descriptive statistics are measures of central tendency including mean, median, and mode. In this assignment, you will watch some informative videos to become familiar with SPSS, enter data, and then answer some basic questions about a data set.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- Review the server access and/or install information for SPSS in the DC Network at https://dc.gcu.edu/documents/tools/researchtools/statistical-research-folder/spss-resources for information on how to access SPSS for this assignment.
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Directions:
View the following:
- 01 How to Use SPSS – An Introduction to SPSS for Beginners
- 02 Descriptive Statistics and Frequencies in SPSS – SPSS for Beginners
- 03 Descriptive Statistics and z Scores in SPSS – SPSS for Beginners
- Graphing and Descriptive Stats in SPSS With Dr. Ami Gates
Open SPSS and complete the following:
- Obtain an output (as in the tutorials) with the following values highlighted and upload it into the learning management system:
- Determine the statistics for each gender as follows: Frequency Counts, Mean, Standard Deviation, Minimum, and Maximum
- Graphing and Descriptive Stats in SPSS: Create a bar graph with gender (axis X) and height (axis Y)
- Upload the output as your assignment submission.
Data set:
Male: 74, 71, 75, 62
Female: 62, 68, 61, 71, 68, 80
