Identifying Types of Variables Used in Statistical Descriptive Data
2c: SPSS Setting up a Data Set Exercise
Instructions & Due date: 7/7/21 Pages 30-33 (Salkind, 2020) include descriptions of types of variables. The type of variable is important to determine when you are deciding which statistical measure to use. Review the information below to decide the variable type (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio) for each of the four data descriptions (School ID, School Region, Enrollment, Academic Rank) in the chart below. List each type of data and its corresponding variable type and briefly state why you chose that variable type for each.
Now practice using SPSS to DUPLICATE the example on pages 33 - 35 using the Chapter 2 Data Set 1.
All data sets are also in the back of the textbook in Appendix C.
All SPSS outputs should be copied and pasted to a Word document for submission to Canvas.
School ID School Region Enrollment Academic Rank
A278 West 56 1
X044 East 825 2
P416 North 134 3
Y489 North 152 4
M223 West 79 5
D126 South 345 6
J013 East 924 7
H156 South 256 8
Rubric
50-Point SPSS Exercise Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pt s
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Narrative Content
30 pts
Full Marks
Correct interpretation of SPSS output. Demonstrated foundational competency/ understanding of content/ exercise purpose and value. Written correctly in APA format.
27 pts
Above Average
Correct interpretati on of SPSS output. Not written consistentl y per APA standards.
24 pts
Average
Correct interpretatio n of SPSS output. Narrative contains omissions or errors. Not written correctly per APA format.
15 pts
Below Average
Incorrect interpretati on of SPSS output. Lack of understand ing of exercise fundament als.
30 pt s
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
SPSS Content
20 pts
Full Marks
SPSS output correct and complet
18 pts
Above Average
SPSS output mostly correct and
16 pts
Averag e
SPSS partially correct or complet
10 pts
Below Average
SPSS output incorrect or incomple
20 pt s
e and include d in the paper.
complet e and included in the paper.
e and include d in the paper.
te or not included in the paper.
Total Points: 50