Project for Midzuno the Whiz
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original_survey.zipOriginal Survey.docx
1. Original Survey / Orginal Survey Front and Back-- this attachment is the ORIGINAL survey that was done at the school and where all the data came from- we were responsible to pick questions out of the survey to conduct a research paper. I chose to focus on questions 3, 5 9 and 10
2. Paper 4 instructions- this attachment is from the professor with the actual instructions on what she is looking for in the paper- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY as she is very particular and grades very very hard
This paper is a three-page NO MORE NO LESS! results section of a report. You will be expected to use a scientific writing style and scientific data presentation (tables, graph).
In a file folder “paper #4” on Blackboard there are several resources:
· The assignment
· The survey with codebook
· SPSS dataset (n=248). These data were collected Spring 2016 in many CRD classes at ASU. The graduate student is German and wanted to understand U.S. student’s perceptions of select European countries.
· Writing, table and graph examples
The first step is to review the survey and familiarize yourself with the type of questions asked and the data types that are produced. Also note, the number of cases (a case per row) and how variables are recorded (in columns). The codebook will help you understand the organization of the SPSS file.
The second step is to create a “story.” Meaning what will your analysis and paper feature. This is also called a problem statement. You need to determine which variables you will analyze that tell a story. You don’t need to analyze the whole dataset, but two or three variables isn’t enough. You should probably select 10 to 15 variables (some might be single variables in a bank of many questions) and then also estimate demographic variables and/or past experience with a country. The purpose of the analysis is to describe the data. We are not looking for “significant” statistics as you might be in a graduate research course.
Once you select your variables that tell a story, then create a SPSS analysis plan. Using the data type and analysis table I have provided, decide which statistics you will estimate using SPSS. Use the handouts from labs to help you do the statistics you need and also the menu in SPSS. A good way of “framing” data analysis is to write questions from the survey like I have for those lab days, and then do the analysis that answers the questions.
Your final product is a three-page paper that includes two (2) tables and one (1) graph. You can either embed the tables and graph into the text or put tables 1 and 2 on a separate page and the graph on another separate page. You must have at least two (2) pages of text that is double-spaced. Your paper should have an introductory paragraph that provides some background on the survey or study and a problem statement (what your analysis covers). The next two to three paragraphs should feature only data from the survey and the SPSS analysis. These middle paragraphs are putting words to the tables and graph, plus there can be text that is not featured in tables or graph. The tables and graph should not be the same data.
These paragraphs are objective and report the “facts.” Watch your use of words and do not use “interesting.” Then close with a paragraph on purpose or application of the findings (who will use, how will they use). This is where “interesting” can be highlighted.
To get a “top” grade your paper will need to be:
1. Feature a story that makes sense.
2. Estimate the quantitative statistics correctly.
3. Have tables and a graph that are unique—meaning no one else in the class has the same content or format. Tables and graph must have a number (e.g., table 1), title (e.g., demographic profile of college traveler), and good format (e.g., professional).
4. Problem statement (e.g., This paper examines recreational interests of and demographics of park visitors).
5. Written 3rd person (no I, we, or you’s).
6. Good writing and paper organization –use sections with subheadings.
7. Drafts are encouraged. I have sample papers from previous semesters that you can review only in my office.
3. Research Vocab- The Professor wants you to use the research vocab words in this attachment since this is a research paper so just pick some words from this sheet to explain things in the paper
