PSYC 355
SPSS H : O ANOVA A IOMEWORK NE-WAY SSIGNMENT NSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This assignment is designed to increase your statistical literacy and proficiency in conducting
and interpreting the one-way ANOVA. You will be completing two one-way ANOVA analyses
in SPSS, using data that are related to specific research scenarios in the behavioral sciences, such
as psychology, social work, and counseling. Behind the scenes knowledge of how this test is
conducted is fundamental to being able to understand and apply research in your related field to
your practice. Additionally, SPSS skills are professionally valuable, as it is one of the most
commonly used statistical software packages in behavioral science settings, both academic and
professional.
INSTRUCTIONS
This assignment includes two problem sets that contain research scenarios and related
questions.
For each scenario, you will run an analysis in SPSS. The required product will include
the SPSS output, an APA-style Results section describing the results, and the appropriate
graph inserted as a Figure in APA style.
For all problems, interpret results based on an alpha level of = . .05
Please review the for directions onWatch: SPSS Homework Tutorial: The One-way ANOVA
how to run the statistical test, as well as the Watch: Results Sections for the One-way ANOVA
in APA Style, which includes a template for completing the APA-style Results sections for the
one-way ANOVA. The scenarios begin on the next page.
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Problem Set 1: The One-way ANOVA
Research Scenario: As part of a new prevention program, a clinical psychologist wants to
see whether feelings of alienation differ as a function of immigration status in a local high
school. She divides volunteer students into three categories: first-generation immigrants,
