Correlation and Regression with SPSS

As you work through this SPSS exercise, consider the application of the correlation and regression analysis to your research topic.

To prepare for this Application:

• Review the assigned pages in Chapter 16 in the course text Research Methods in the Social Sciences. FRANKFORT-NACHMIAS, CHAVA 2008
• Review the video program for this week, located in the Learning Resources.
• Review Lessons 31 and 33 in the course text Using SPSS for Windows and Macintosh: Analyzing and Understanding Data.
• Access the gss04student_corrected dataset in the Course Information area of the classroom to use for this Application https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201570_27/XX_RSCH/RSCH_8201/Course%20Information/Course%20Information/embedded/gss04student_corrrected.sav

The assignment:

• Craft up to a one page double-spaced write up of the statistical results (include any additional pages needed for any APA tables or graphs and the SPSS syntax and output) in which you do the following:
• • State the statistical assumptions for this test.
  • Using the data set you have selected, choose two continuous or metric variables for which you would like to test a relationship.
  • Develop the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis.
  • Use SPSS to calculate a correlation coefficient and a simple linear regression. You can decide which should be the independent (predictor) variable and which should be the dependent (criterion) variable.
  • Decide whether to reject or retain the null hypothesis.
  • Generate a scatterplot to visually assess the relationship between two variables.
  • Generate syntax and output files in SPSS. You will need to copy and paste these into your Application document.
  • Based on your SPSS analysis, report the results using correct APA format. Your report should include the following:
  • • SPSS syntax and output files