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

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

Case Overview
Your previous study was a hit! The chairperson of the granting institution was quite impressed with your level of statistical expertise, as well as your scholarly writing style / abilities - per the research report submitted. The findings will indeed make a meaningful contribution to this area of research - in practice and in theory!
As the chairperson is praising your previous study, you inform here that you have another study you would like to propose - one in which uses a different type of t-test - & will indeed make a most meaningful contribution to the research literature - as well as have important implications for practice! Of course, you are given the green light to conduct this next study - which will entail a different type of t-test -either a paired samples or independent samples t-test - one in which your previous study did not entail. This study is again one in which you are even more excited about - AND here you are with ample financial backing to get moving with your follow-up study. As the chairperson confirmed, the board will expect a similar report from you - reporting on the result of this next analysis - in the same manner as your first report. Hence, you pull out the award letter once again & carefully read over the specifications - specifying exactly what the granting institution expects from you - in return for the funding provided.
To Submit
As indicated in the award letter, you are to prepare a report similar to the report you prepared for your previous study - 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: $8.36

Solution: The downloadable solution consists of 5 pages, 336 words and 1 charts.
Deliverable: Word Document