4600 ASSESS 3
Conduct a statistical analysis of data, identifying the statistical test you used to analyze your data and explaining why you selected it.
Introduction
In previous assessments, you completed a literature review on the topic of grit and Big 5 personality traits. Now you will do the data analysis for a study on that topic.
Statistical analysis is an important research skill because it allows you to summarize and interpret data. This step in your research process allows you to identify patterns and relationships within the data set provided to you for your study.
Overview
In this assessment, you will conduct a statistical analysis of data. You will review the provided data set, consider the statistical analysis to use, and conduct the statistical analysis in JASP. Once you complete the analysis, you will fill in the Research Method and Data Analysis Template [DOCX], making sure to identify the statistical test you used to analyze your data and explaining why you selected it.
Preparation
Review the following document for tips and also an overview of how the assessments in this course fit together:
- Overview of the Research Project and Report [PDF].
Download the data set. Though the data set is provided in both JASP and an Excel spreadsheet, ultimately, you will need to analyze it in JASP.
- Grit Data [JASP]. You'll need to download JASP before you can open this.
- Grit Data [XLSX].
Instructions
Using the Research Method and Data Analysis Template [DOCX], address the following points:In 2–3 pages:- State your hypotheses. A distinguished analysis will also summarize the research method you used.
- Present the demographics of your sample using descriptive statistics.
- State the statistical tests used to analyze your data and why the tests were chosen. For a distinguished analysis, also be sure to:
- Create a table to display the data from your descriptive statistical analysis of demographics.
- State your statistical findings, along with numerical representation of the data. A distinguished analysis will also state whether or not your results were statistically significant.
- Explain in plain language what your statistical findings mean and whether or not they support your hypothesis. For a distinguished analysis, also be sure to:
- Include a screenshot of your data analysis results from Excel.
- Perform the appropriate effect size calculation for your data, and for a distinguished analysis, also be sure to discuss what it means.
- Be sure to format your data in APA style.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:- Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
- Refer to Academic Writer for guidance in using proper APA style. See the Writing Center for APA resources specific to your degree level.
- Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages.
- Be sure to include your revised literature review and method section at the start (where indicated in the template), incorporating the feedback you have received on your prior submitted work in this course.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.