Statistics

Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.

Download and save the ANOVA, Chi-Square Tests, and Regression [DOCX] worksheet. Complete the worksheet, and submit it for your assessment.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Apply appropriate notation, terminology, procedures, and concepts to statistics problems.
Calculate an ANOVA in SPSS.
Calculate an ANOVA in Excel.
Calculate post hoc analyses in SPSS.
Interpret Tukey HSD results from SPSS output.
Use SPSS for a chi-square analysis.
Identify tests for ordinal data.
Interpret the results of an ANOVA.
Competency 2: Form logical conclusions about real-world problems through descriptive and inferential statistical procedures.
Explain changes in critical value based on calculations.
Identify parametric tests.
Complete an analysis of regression using SPSS.
Complete an analysis of regression using Excel.
Competency 3: Evaluate confidence and significance of statistical data.
Explain the relationship between k and power based on calculated k values.
Communicate quantitative analysis effectively in a manner consistent with expectations for psychology professionals.
Report ANOVA results in APA format.