Statistics - Hypothesis Testing Projects

CASE ASSIGNMENT Analysis of the Means: Paired Samples Independent Sample T-Test Part I Case Overview You

CASE ASSIGNMENT
Analysis of the Means:
Paired Samples & Independent Sample T-Test Part I

Case Overview
You have just been awarded a substantial research grant to fund a research project you had proposed just a short time ago. Your research project is one in which entailed a t-test analyses - either a one-sample or two-sample t-test - with either a paired samples or independent samples t-test - going the two-sample route*. The study you proposed addresses a research topic / issue that you have been most excited about. Now, here you are - with more than enough financial backing to finally move forward with your research study! Toward this end, you carefully read over the award letter - indicating exactly what the granting institution expects from you - in return for the funding provided.
*[ You have a lot on your mind, hence, not quite sure which type you proposed in your grant write-up]
To Submit
As indicted in the award letter, you will be expected to prepare a research report for the granting institution detailing the following items:

INTRODUCTION

Research Question
Research Variables: DV & IV
Scale of Measurement & Categories for Variables
Other Background Information?

2. METHODOLOGY

Type of statistical analysis used to answer research question. Explain why.
Why this type of analysis?
What assumptions do we assume were met for this type of analyses?

3. RESULTS & CONCLUDING DISCUSSION

Report the pertinent statistics and parameters via an APA formatted table and corresponding narrative.
Interpret your output with respect to your research question.
Concluding summary / recap of the analysis conducting and results of your analyses.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. You are to use SPSS to conduct your t-test analyses.
2. For the purpose of your project only, your n size can be as low as 60 - i.e., n = 60.
3. You are NOT to copy & paste SPSS tables into your report.
4. Rather, you are to report your findings via APA formatted tables and corresponding narrative.

GETTING STARTED / HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
FIRST : Revisit the background readings and web-resources provided for you on the Background Information page in the previous module. If you would like additional background materials on this type of statistical analysis - i.e., paired sample t-test & independent sample t-test - simply type in the specific type of t-test into any search engine - giving you an array of excellent resources to peruse. Of course, if you would like further guidance - drop me an email - I'll give you a few more to choose from.
NEXT : Once you have a solid grasp of these two types of t-tests, consider a specific research question for each type - either hypothetical / fictitious OR realistic / actual. Consider the type of data you are looking at - per your research variables.
THEN : Generate a data set with an n size of 60 (i.e., n= 60; 30 subjects per group) via an SPSS file.
FINALLY : Analyze your data set via the appropriate SPSS procedures - i.e., paired samples OR independent samples t-test.
TO SUBMIT: As indicated above, interpret your findings via a 3-4 page report - reporting the pertinent findings in a manner that would be suitable for publication considerations in a peer-reviewed research journal. Per the above specifications, your report is to consist of three sections -(a) INTRODUCTION, (b) METHODOLOGY, & (c) RESULTS & CONCLUDING DISCUSSION -detailing the items delineated above.

Price: $10.22

Solution: The downloadable solution consists of 7 pages, 322 words and 1 charts.
Deliverable: Word Document