Assignment Purpose

This assignment aims to apply data analysis and interpretation knowledge by comparing several independent means and their resulting post hoc analysis in SPSS. ANOVA is a test that can do . This includes proper result reporting in the form of a paper with output from SPSS and appropriate tables included.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO2: Apply advanced quantitative biostatistical procedures and qualitative biostatistical procedures to relevant public health data sets to identify associations between causative factors and outcomes.
• CO4: Analyze the results from statistical computing packages reporting results accurately and within context to the given public health data sets.

1. The Comparing Means assignment will be graded on accurately comparing means using a specified data source. In addition to this, students are expected to analyze the results of the data, correctly report this information, and speak of the significance of their findings in terms of public health. The quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric will be evaluated.
2. Create your product using Microsoft Word, which is the required format for this assignment. Place output from SPSS into this word document as an appendix.
3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this paper may be posted in the Q&A Forum.
4. The length of this assignment is to be no less than 3 and no greater than 6 pages, excluding title and reference pages.
   • Note: Introduction - Write an introduction but do not use "Introduction" as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Preparing the Assignment

Comparing means allows us to look at independent groups and compare their means. This could be the means of different treatment groups or different populations.

You will compare means between independent groups and run appropriate post hoc analysis for this assignment using the data set provided to you.

Module 3 Data set(Links to an external site.)

• You will compare means of three different groups with ANOVA.
• Complete a post hoc analysis and report on this as well.
• You will include a narrative that includes possible hypotheses and null hypotheses, an explanation of the relationship between the variables, and report the important results .

Person	gender	Age	Height	pre.weight	Diet	weight6weeks
25		41	171	60	2	60
26		32	174	103	2	103
1	0	22	159	58	1	54.2
2	0	46	192	60	1	54
3	0	55	170	64	1	63.3
4	0	33	171	64	1	61.1
5	0	50	170	65	1	62.2
6	0	50	201	66	1	64
7	0	37	174	67	1	65
8	0	28	176	69	1	60.5
9	0	28	165	70	1	68.1
10	0	45	165	70	1	66.9
11	0	60	173	72	1	70.5
12	0	48	156	72	1	69
13	0	41	163	72	1	68.4
14	0	37	167	82	1	81.1
27	0	44	174	58	2	60.1
28	0	37	172	58	2	56
29	0	41	165	59	2	57.3
30	0	43	171	61	2	56.7
31	0	20	169	62	2	55
32	0	51	174	63	2	62.4
33	0	31	163	63	2	60.3
34	0	54	173	63	2	59.4
35	0	50	166	65	2	62
36	0	48	163	66	2	64
37	0	16	165	68	2	63.8
38	0	37	167	68	2	63.3
39	0	30	161	76	2	72.7
40	0	29	169	77	2	77.5
52	0	51	165	60	3	53
53	0	35	169	62	3	56.4
54	0	21	159	64	3	60.6
55	0	22	169	65	3	58.2
56	0	36	160	66	3	58.2
57	0	20	169	67	3	61.6
58	0	35	163	67	3	60.2
59	0	45	155	69	3	61.8
60	0	58	141	70	3	63
61	0	37	170	70	3	62.7
62	0	31	170	72	3	71.1
63	0	35	171	72	3	64.4
64	0	56	171	73	3	68.9
65	0	48	153	75	3	68.7
66	0	41	157	76	3	71
15	1	39	168	71	1	71.6
16	1	31	158	72	1	70.9
17	1	40	173	74	1	69.5
18	1	50	160	78	1	73.9
19	1	43	162	80	1	71
20	1	25	165	80	1	77.6
21	1	52	177	83	1	79.1
22	1	42	166	85	1	81.5
23	1	39	166	87	1	81.9
24	1	40	190	88	1	84.5
41	1	51	191	71	2	66.8
42	1	38	199	75	2	72.6
43	1	54	196	75	2	69.2
44	1	33	190	76	2	72.5
45	1	45	160	78	2	72.7
46	1	37	194	78	2	76.3
47	1	44	163	79	2	73.6
48	1	40	171	79	2	72.9
49	1	37	198	79	2	71.1
50	1	39	180	80	2	81.4
51	1	31	182	80	2	75.7
67	1	36	155	71	3	68.5
68	1	47	179	73	3	72.1
69	1	29	166	76	3	72.5
70	1	37	173	78	3	77.5
71	1	31	177	78	3	75.2
72	1	26	179	78	3	69.4
73	1	40	179	79	3	74.5
74	1	35	183	83	3	80.2
75	1	49	177	84	3	79.9
76	1	28	164	85	3	79.7
77	1	40	167	87	3	77.8
78	1	51	175	88	3	81.9

MPH516 M3 Comparing Means

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning outcome introduction This should introduce basic concepts of comparing means and the use of it in statistics. It should also consist of the purpose of the paper.

3 pts Meets All Criteria Introduction includes basic concepts of comparing means and the use of it in statistics, as well as the purpose of the paper.

2 pts Meets Most Criteria Introduction includes basic concepts of comparing means and the use of it in statistics, but the purpose of the paper is not included.

1 pts Partially Meets Criteria Introduction includes basic concepts of comparing means but there is no discussion of the use of it in statistics and there is no purpose for the paper discussed.

0 pts Does Not Meet Criteria No introduction is included.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning outcome narrative. The narrative is a place for you to discuss the methods used and why this test is the appropriate test for the variables. You should also include a description of the variables, a description of the data set and any other important information

7 pts Meets All Criteria Discussion of methods used and why this test is the appropriate test for the variables. The variables for the test are also discussed, as well as a description of the data set or other important factors to frame the test and the results.

6 pts Meets Most Criteria Discussion of methods used and why this test is the appropriate test for the variables. The variables for the test are also discussed but there is no further information included.

5 pts Partially Meets Criteria Discussion methods used and why this test is the appropriate test for the variables, or the variables are discussed, but no both and there is no further information provided.

0 pts Does Not Meet Criteria No narrative is present.

7 pts

This criterion is linked to learning outcome results You will report the results you get, possible hypotheses, and if you have a statistically significant result. State whether you accepted or rejected your hypotheses. Your book is a good resource for how to report findings

7 pts Meets All Criteria Results for the comparing means test are discussed in addition to possible hypotheses, their rejection or acceptance, and statistically significant results.

6 pts Meets Most Criteria Results for the comparing means are discussed in addition to possible hypotheses, but their rejection or acceptance and statistically significant results are not included.

5 pts Partially Meets Criteria Results for the comparing means test are discussed, but there is no discussion of possible hypotheses, their rejection or acceptance, or statistically significant results.

0 pts Does Not Meet Criteria Results are not discussed in the paper

7 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning outcome (SPPS). Print outProvide the SPSS printout from the test you completed as an appendix to the paper. This should include everything from the printout page after the test is completed.

7 pts Meets All Criteria Complete the SPSS printout to include comparing means.

6 pts Meets Most Criteria SPSS printout to include partial comparing means.

5 pts Partially Meets Criteria SPSS printout, but no comparing means.

0 pts Does Not Meet Criteria No SPSS printout is included.

7 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writingUse of standard English grammar and sentence structure demonstrating primary referencing and original thought. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.

3 pts Meets All Criteria Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammatical errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.

2 pts Meets Most Criteria Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammatical errors. Generally organized thoughts and concepts.

1 pts Partially Meets Criteria Language needs development or lack of original thought is evident. Four or five spelling and/or grammatical errors.

0 pts Does Not Meet Criteria Language lacks development, and a lack of original thought is evident. Multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors.

3 pts

taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references Document setup Title and reference pages Citations in the text and references.

3 pts

3 pts