Section I: Data File Description (One Paragraph)
- Describe the context of the data set. Cite a previous description if the same data set is used from a previous assignment. To increase formal tone of the DAA, avoid first-person perspective "I." For example, do not write, "I ran a scatter plot shown in Figure 1." Instead, write, "Figure 1 shows&ellip;"
- Specify the variables used in this DAA and the scale of measurement of each variable.
- Specify sample size (N).
Section II: Testing Assumptions (Multiple Paragraphs)
- Articulate the assumptions of the statistical test.
- Paste SPSS output that tests those assumptions and interpret them. Properly embed SPSS output where appropriate. Do not string all output together at the beginning of the section. In other words, interpretations of figures and tables should be near (i.e., immediately above or below) where the output appears. Format figures and tables per APA formatting rules. Refer to the examples in the DAA Template.
- Summarize whether or not the assumptions are met. If assumptions are not met, discuss how to ameliorate violations of the assumptions.
Section III: Research Question, Hypotheses, and Alpha Level (one paragraph)
- Articulate a research question (or questions) relevant to the statistical test.
- Articulate the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis for the research question(s).
- Specify the alpha level (.05 unless otherwise specified).
Section IV: Interpretation (Multiple Paragraphs)
- Paste SPSS output for an inferential statistic and report it. Properly embed SPSS output where appropriate. Do not string all output together at the beginning of the section. In other words, interpretations of figures and tables should be near (i.e., immediately above or below) where the output appears. Format figures and tables per APA formatting rules.
- Report the test statistics. Refer to your Warner text, "Results" examples at the end of the appropriate chapter for guidance.
- Interpret statistical results against the null hypothesis.
Section V: Conclusion (Two Paragraphs)
- Provide a brief summary (i.e., one paragraph) of the DAA conclusions.
- Analyze strengths and limitations of the statistical test.