Phase 4

Statistical Analyses

This component of the research paper focuses on the statistical analysis of your hypotheses. Essentially, you are required to use (almost) every statistical technique we cover in this class.

Phase 4a Descriptive (Univariate) Statistics

1. Descriptive Statistics

A. Nominal or ordinal variables

a) Produce a frequency table that pertains to the dependent variable and describe it. Describe the table with percentages. Do not forget to label the table.

b). Describe the variable with central tendency and variability measures.

c). Please indicate whether there are a large number of missing cases. You are also required to discuss whether or not there is an enough variation within the variable. Discuss whether or not any of these factors may bias your findings.

d) Repeat a)-c) for the independent variables.

B. Interval/ratio variables

a) Produce a histogram that pertains to your dependent variable. Discuss whether or not the variable is skewed.

b). Describe the variable with central tendency and variability measures. (If the variable is skewed, make sure to include the median in your discussion.)

c). Please indicate whether there are a large number of missing cases. You are also required to discuss whether or not there is an enough variation within the variable. Discuss whether or not any of these factors may bias your findings.

d) d) Repeat a)-c) for the independent variables.

-Make sure to describe four variables (Y, X1, X2, and X3).

-You can only use a single dataset.

-You are not testing your hypotheses in this phase. You are only describing each variable separately. (i.e. Neither crosstabs nor correlation statistics are not acceptable.)

-Make sure to write in paragraph format.

-Make sure that the numbers in each table are lined up correctly.

Note:

1. Phase 4a should be about 2-5 pages using 12 point font (Use either Times New Roman or Arial). Do not adjust margin sizes.

2. Attach Assignment 9 (Prep Phase 4a).

2. Staple (Do not use a binder).

3. Save your work in disks (Make sure to have multiple backups). You will be responsible for a lost disk.

4. At the end of the semester, you will turn in your paper by combining the phases. You will be asked to turn in the original phases with your final paper. In other words, you need to keep your original phases with my comments after I return them to you.

5. Please do not send your assignments using e-mail.

6. Overall, present your paper professionally.