u06a1 Correlations

In this assignment, you will calculate correlation coefficients and provide interpretations for them using the terminology you have learned in this course. Specifically, you will be returning to the variables you examined in Units 2 and 3; namely, IQ and Gender. However, you will be examining the simple association between these two variables. In preparation for this fourth SPSS assignment, complete the following three activities.

Note: The Copy Object function was not repeated here, but can be accessed in Unit 2.

1. Review the SPSS Data Analysis Report Guidelines and SPSS Data Analysis Report Scoring Guide. These assignment guidelines and scoring guide are different than those you are familiar with from Units 2-4. Furthermore, they will be used from this point forward for assignments in the course.
2. Review the content in the Kirkpatrick and Feeney text on calculating correlations (see Chapter 4 ).
3. Read the SPSS Step-by-Step Instructions: Correlations that are written with the exact process for your assignment.

Your Fourth SPSS Assignment

Create a correlation matrix for all of the variables in the spreadsheet. Examine the correlation coefficients for IQ and all other variables. Identify the single lowest correlation coefficient (not significant) and the highest correlation coefficient for IQ and these other variables. Comment on the relationship or association between IQ and these other variables based on the results obtained with this correlation matrix. Next, create a scatterplot for IQ and the one other variable (Variable X) that it is most highly correlated within this sample. Finally, create subgroup correlations for IQ and this highly correlated variable separately for gender. Include the correlation matrix, one scatterplot, and two subgroup correlations in your document. Discuss the results. Remember to correctly label or identify each of the correlations (that is, Pearson, point biserial, phi, or Spearman) throughout your discussion. A minimum of 900 words total is required for the report's four sections: Data File Description (Section I); Assumptions, Data Screening, and Verification of Assumptions (Section II); Inferential Procedure, Hypotheses, and Alpha Level (Section III); and Interpretation (Section IV).

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