Questions and Answers of Intermediate Statistics

Describe what a work file is and the rationale for performing analyses on it .
Data safety and confidentiality are essential in the realm of responsible and ethical research and analysis. Such data can exist on a variety of media (e.g ., hard copy [paper], handwritten notes,
You have been given a data set reflecting the baseline test results of a group of people administered a pretest prior to a training.Data set: Ch 14 - Exercise 01.savCodebookVariable: NameDefinition:
You have been given a sample frame with record numbers ranging from 852 through 5723; the research team wants to gather a 2% sample (n = 97). Use SPSS to generate this list of random numbers.
You have been requested to compute statistics using only certain records with in a data set.Data set: Ch 14 - Exercise 03.sav (this is the same data set as Ch 14- Exercise 01.sav)CodebookVariable:
You have been given two non - SPSS data sets to import in to SPSS and process:a. Data set: Import the Excel file Ch 14 - Exercise 04A.xls in to SPSS (This Excel file has the variable names Group and
Prior to a training, those who enrolled were given a pretest to determine their baseline knowledge of the subject. Those who scored 70 or higher on a pretest will be issued a pass and will be excused
Acme Research Labs gathers data on an on going basis; you have been asked to automate the analytic process for a data set that is updated each week.Data set: Ch 14 - Exercise 06.savCodebookVariable:
Open the SPSS Syntax file created in Exercise 14.6 (Report 1.sps) and (manually) add comments detailing the following:Appropriate header in formation (your name, the version number, and summary of
Describe what a master file is and the rationale for safely preserving it.
A political scientist wants to find out if there is a correlation between listening to a newscast and an individual’s mood. This researcher recruits a group of participants and has them listen to a
Acme Coffee, which currently sells gourmet coffee blends, is now considering selling a single-serve coffee maker that brews a cup of coffee in 30 seconds. They conduct a survey to help identify the
Acme Coffee, which currently sells gourmet coffee blends, is now considering selling a single-serve coffee maker that brews a cup of coffee in 30 seconds. They conduct a survey to help identify the
In an effort to identify the characteristics of incoming high school students who are most vulnerable to dropping out, the research staff gathered data on the senior students at the end of the school
In an effort to identify the characteristics of incoming high school students who are most vulnerable to dropping out, the research staff gathered data on the senior students at the end of the school
The Transplant Committee wants to gain a better understanding of those who opt to be an organ donor upon their death.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 09A.savCodebookVariable: Organ_donorDefinition:
The Transplant Committee wants to gain a better understanding of those who opt to be an organ donor upon their death.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 09B.savCodebookVariable: Organ_donorDefinition:
The Acme Industries Safety Supervisor wants to determine the factors that predict employees passing the annual required site safety competency training course.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise
The Acme Industries Safety Supervisor wants to determine the factors that predict employees passing the annual required site safety competency training course.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise
A public health nurse has conducted a survey of people in the community to better comprehend the effectiveness of the flu shot this season using the following survey instrument:Flu Survey1. Gender:
A public health nurse has conducted a survey of people in the community to better comprehend the effectiveness of the flu shot this season using the following survey instrument:Flu Survey1. Gender:
Acme Solar Systems wants to discover the characteristics of those who intend to install solar energy systems in their homes.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 02A.savCodebookVariable: InstallDefinition:
Acme Solar Systems wants to discover the characteristics of those who intend to install solar energy systems in their homes.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 02B.savCodebookVariable: InstallDefinition:
A public opinion consultant is interested in the demographics of those who are in favor of capital punishment (death penalty).Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 03A.savCodebookVariable:
A public opinion consultant is interested in the demographics of those who are in favor of capital punishment (death penalty).Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 03B.savCodebookVariable:
Acme Employment Services wants to evaluate the effectiveness of its “Get That Job” seminars, which consists of experts facilitating sessions designed to enhance resume writing, job search
Acme Employment Services wants to evaluate the effectiveness of its “Get That Job” seminars, which consists of experts facilitating sessions designed to enhance resume writing, job search
A therapist at the Acme College Counseling Center noted a high prevalence of adjustment disorder among incoming freshmen, with depression being the predominate symptom. The clinicians want to
A therapist at the Acme College Counseling Center noted a high prevalence of adjustment disorder among incoming freshmen, with depression being the predominate symptom. The clinicians want to
A technology firm wants to determine the characteristics of potential customers for a new voice-activated home entertainment system.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 06A.savCodebookVariable:
A technology firm wants to determine the characteristics of potential customers for a new voice-activated home entertainment system.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 06B.savCodebookVariable:
Acme Coffee, which currently sells gourmet coffee blends, is now considering selling a single-serve coffee maker that brews a cup of coffee in 30 seconds. They conduct a survey to help identify the
Acme Coffee, which currently sells gourmet coffee blends, is now considering selling a single-serve coffee maker that brews a cup of coffee in 30 seconds. They conduct a survey to help identify the
In an effort to identify the characteristics of incoming high school students who are most vulnerable to dropping out, the research staff gathered data on the senior students at the end of the school
In an effort to identify the characteristics of incoming high school students who are most vulnerable to dropping out, the research staff gathered data on the senior students at the end of the school
The Transplant Committee wants to gain a better understanding of those who opt to be an organ donor upon their death.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 09A.savCodebookVariable: Organ_donorDefinition:
The Transplant Committee wants to gain a better understanding of those who opt to be an organ donor upon their death.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise 09B.savCodebookVariable: Organ_donorDefinition:
The Acme Industries Safety Supervisor wants to determine the factors that predict employees passing the annual required site safety competency training course.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise
The Acme Industries Safety Supervisor wants to determine the factors that predict employees passing the annual required site safety competency training course.Data set: Ch 13 – Exercise
A technology firm wants to determine the characteristics of potential customers for a new voice-activated home entertainment system.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 06B.savCodebookVariable:
A technology firm wants to determine the characteristics of potential customers for a new voice-activated home entertainment system.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 06A.savCodebookVariable:
A therapist at the Acme College Counseling Center noted a high prevalence of adjustment disorder among incoming freshmen, with depression being the predominate symptom. The clinicians want to
A therapist at the Acme College Counseling Center noted a high prevalence of adjustment disorder among incoming freshmen, with depression being the predominate symptom. The clinicians want to
Acme Employment Services wants to evaluate the effectiveness of its “Get That Job” seminars, which consists of experts facilitating sessions designed to enhance resume writing, job search
Acme Employment Services wants to evaluate the effectiveness of its “Get That Job” seminars, which consists of experts facilitating sessions designed to enhance resume writing, job search
A public opinion consultant is interested in the demographics of those who are in favor of capital punishment (death penalty).Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 03B.savCodebookVariable:
A public opinion consultant is interested in the demographics of those who are in favor of capital punishment (death penalty).Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 03A.savCodebookVariable:
Acme Solar Systems wants to discover the characteristics of those who intend to install solar energy systems in their homes.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 02B.savCodebookVariable: InstallDefinition:
Acme Solar Systems wants to discover the characteristics of those who intend to install solar energy systems in their homes.Data set: Ch 12 – Exercise 02A.savCodebookVariable: InstallDefinition:
A public health nurse has conducted a survey of people in the community to better comprehend the effectiveness of the flu shot this season using the following survey instrument:Flu Survey1. Gender:
A public health nurse has conducted a survey of people in the community to better comprehend the effectiveness of the flu shot this season using the following survey instrument:Flu Survey1. Gender:
Ariel and Dusty want to determine how similar their movie preferences are. They independently rank the 13 movie categories with their favorite at the top.Data set: Ch 11 – Exercise 10B.savVariable:
Ariel and Dusty want to determine how similar their movie preferences are. They independently rank the 13 movie categories with their favorite at the top.Data set: Ch 11 – Exercise 10A.savVariable:
In order to better control inventory, Acme Motors wants to assess how similar customer car color preference is comparing the Pico Boulevard dealership to the Sepulveda Boulevard dealership (in the
In order to better control inventory, Acme Motors wants to assess how similar customer car color preference is comparing the Pico Boulevard dealership to the Sepulveda Boulevard dealership (in the
A sociologist has learned from a prior study that there is a strong positive correlation between time spent playing a video game and the score the player earns on that game (practice makes perfect).
A sociologist has learned from a prior study that there is a strong positive correlation between time spent playing a video game and the score the player earns on that game (practice makes perfect).
A social scientist wants to determine if a person’s height might be correlated with his or her sense of self-confidence. To explore this, the scientist recruits a group of participants and gathers
A social scientist wants to determine if a person’s height might be correlated with his or her sense of self-confidence. To explore this, the scientist recruits a group of participants and gathers
A dietician wants to discover if there is a correlation between age and number of meals eaten outside the home. The dietician recruits participants and administers a two-question survey: (1) How old
A dietician wants to discover if there is a correlation between age and number of meals eaten outside the home. The dietician recruits participants and administers a two-question survey: (1) How old
An educational scientist wants to examine the correlation between years of education and job satisfaction. To address this question, the scientist recruits a group of participants and has each
An educational scientist wants to examine the correlation between years of education and job satisfaction. To address this question, the scientist recruits a group of participants and has each
A political scientist wants to find out if there is a correlation between listening to a newscast and an individual’s mood. This researcher recruits a group of participants and has them listen to a
A social scientist and an economist working together want to discover if there is a correlation between income and happiness. The researchers recruit a group of participants and ask them to complete
A social scientist and an economist working together want to discover if there is a correlation between income and happiness. The researchers recruit a group of participants and ask them to complete
A social scientist has noticed that people seem to be spending a lot of nonwork hours on computers and wants to determine if this may, in some way, be associated with social relationship satisfaction
An exercise advocate wants to determine the effect that walking rigorously has on weight loss. The researcher recruits participants to engage in a weeklong study. The researcher instructs
A social scientist has noticed that people seem to be spending a lot of nonwork hours on computers and wants to determine if this may, in some way, be associated with social relationship satisfaction
An exercise advocate wants to determine the effect that walking rigorously has on weight loss. The researcher recruits participants to engage in a weeklong study. The researcher instructs
A political analyst is conducting a survey aimed at tuning campaign messages; the question of interest is, “Do women and men tend to vote the same or differently when it comes to electing the
A political analyst is conducting a survey aimed at tuning campaign messages; the question of interest is, “Do women and men tend to vote the same or differently when it comes to electing the
Each year, the Department of Education in Anytown publishes a report of college-bound high school seniors. You have been recruited to compare data gathered from seniors at the Acme Academy, a local
Each year, the Department of Education in Anytown publishes a report of college-bound high school seniors. You have been recruited to compare data gathered from seniors at the Acme Academy, a local
The Acme Veterinary Nutrition Laboratory wants to find out if its three dog foods appeal to all dogs equally or if breed is a factor in a dog’s food preference. Per the research criteria specified,
The Acme Veterinary Nutrition Laboratory wants to find out if its three dog foods appeal to all dogs equally or if breed is a factor in a dog’s food preference. Per the research criteria specified,
A political scientist expects that how a person votes (or does not vote) may be associated with his or her age. To investigate this, the scientist gathers a convenience sample, asking voluntary
A political scientist expects that how a person votes (or does not vote) may be associated with his or her age. To investigate this, the scientist gathers a convenience sample, asking voluntary
In an effort to better accommodate students, Acme University wants to find out if students pursuing different degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate) have the same or different preferences when
In an effort to better accommodate students, Acme University wants to find out if students pursuing different degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate) have the same or different preferences when
To determine if how data are gathered has any bearing on responses to a question involving substance abuse (Have you ever used an illegal drug?), you recruit willing participants and randomly assign
To determine if how data are gathered has any bearing on responses to a question involving substance abuse (Have you ever used an illegal drug?), you recruit willing participants and randomly assign
The administrative staff of Acme College wants to optimize the availability of student resources (e.g., website content, library hours, support staffing, etc.) to better fit the needs of students.
The administrative staff of Acme College wants to optimize the availability of student resources (e.g., website content, library hours, support staffing, etc.) to better fit the needs of students.
The clinicians at Anytown Health Clinic want to determine how useful the flu shot is in their community. The researcher approaches patients as they exit the clinic; those who are willing to partake
The clinicians at Anytown Health Clinic want to determine how useful the flu shot is in their community. The researcher approaches patients as they exit the clinic; those who are willing to partake
You notice that some bus riders wear headphones while others do not, but with so many passengers on so many different buses, it is hard to estimate if gender is a factor when it comes to wearing or
You notice that some bus riders wear headphones while others do not, but with so many passengers on so many different buses, it is hard to estimate if gender is a factor when it comes to wearing or
The staff at a mental health clinic wants to determine if their current form of short-term therapy substantially reduces depression. Prior to the first treatment, each patient will be asked to
Acme Industries has implemented a new website for employees to enter their weekly hours (e.g., start time, end time, sick hours, vacation hours, holiday hours, family leave hours). Upon clicking
Acme Industries has implemented a new website for employees to enter their weekly hours (e.g., start time, end time, sick hours, vacation hours, holiday hours, family leave hours). Upon clicking
Prior to a Heart Health presentation, you administer a survey asking participants to indicate how many times they used the stairs (as opposed to the elevator) in the past week. A week after the
Prior to a Heart Health presentation, you administer a survey asking participants to indicate how many times they used the stairs (as opposed to the elevator) in the past week. A week after the
The staff at a mental health clinic wants to determine if their current form of short-term therapy substantially reduces depression. Prior to the first treatment, each patient will be asked to
The staff at a mental health clinic wants to determine if their current form of short-term therapy substantially reduces depression. Prior to the first treatment, each patient will be asked to
The staff of the Physical Education Department wants to know if providing a single 15-minute individual coaching session with an expert bowler will enhance students’ bowling scores. Each
The staff of the Physical Education Department wants to know if providing a single 15-minute individual coaching session with an expert bowler will enhance students’ bowling scores. Each
In an effort to affordably boost productivity, the Acme Company has started providing free unlimited gourmet coffee to all employees. The manager will track the weekly total productivity (units
In an effort to affordably boost productivity, the Acme Company has started providing free unlimited gourmet coffee to all employees. The manager will track the weekly total productivity (units
On Tuesday morning, the student council at a middle school announced its plan to combat the chronic litter problem in the outdoor lunch area: The 16 large trash cans in the lunch area now each have

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