SOCI332 A1

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Assignment 1: Beginning a Research Study – Univariate Analysis

Complete the following assignment by filling in all pertinent areas of research. You will need to utilize SPSS and the GSS dataset specified in the class for this assignment. You should complete this assignment using the variables and topic that you have chosen (in the Week 1 Discussion) for your Final Project. You will be able to follow this as a guide, as well as a check-point, with your instructor. It is essential that you read through all of the feedback regardless of your score. You will be required to submit:

1. This word document with blanks filled and SPSS outputs inserted. Throughout the assignment you will see where your tables/charts and discussions can be placed.

2. An SPSS output file (*.spv) with this assignment for credit.

Use a different, but legible, color font for your responses. This assignment is to completed and submitted no later than the Sunday of Week 2 by 11:55pm ET. This assignment is worth 100 points. Save the word file as follows [your last name_SOCI332_A1] and submit it to Assignments for feedback. Label the SPV file as [your last name_SOCI332_A1output].

(A) My Purpose (research question) (10 pts)

My research question is: _______________________________________________________.

I chose this topic because ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

APA citation of an academic resource that relates to your topic:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(B) All About the GSS (10 pts) (see Week 1 Content: Learning Materials)

1. What population does the sample represent? ______________________________________

2. Who do they sample? _________________________________________________________

3. Who conducts the research? __________________________ Who funds the research? ______________________________________________

4. When is the data collected? __________________________________________________

5. How is the data collected? ___________________________________________________

My IV: Provide information for the IV using the format below.

IV Variable name in SPSS: ___________________

IV Question (as asked to the respondent verbatim) __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IV Answer categories: ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IV Level of Measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio): ___________________

My DV: Provide information for the DV using the format below.

DV variable name in SPSS: ______________________________

DV Question (as asked to the respondent verbatim)- __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DV Answer categories: _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DV Level of Measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio): __________________________

(D) Frequency Tables (20 pts)

Run frequencies for each variable listed above. Summarize your findings in a paragraph or two below. What do the counts and valid percent columns tell you about each variable? Cite numbers in the frequency tables to support your conclusion. Be sure to insert your tables (copy and paste from SPSS) into this document.

[Insert SPSS frequency tables here]

(E) Charts (10 pts)

Run the appropriate charts (histogram, bar chart, or pie chart) for each of your variables listed above. Summarize your findings briefly in a paragraph or two. Cite numbers in the charts to support your conclusion. How does the visual representation help us understand the data? Include a title on each of your charts and other pertinent labels.

[Insert SPSS charts here]

(F) Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion (20 pts)

Run the measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and dispersion (variance, standard deviation) for each of your variables. Summarize your findings briefly in a paragraph or two. Which measures are appropriate for nominal, ordinal, or interval/ratio variables? What do these measures tell us about each variable?

[Insert SPSS output here]

(G) Included SPV file (SPSS output of all syntax, tables and charts) – (10 pts)