enc510 Assignment 5.2-Computational t Test Problems Using SPSS

Instructions

Step 1

Use the Health SPSS dataset to answer the following questions:

Is there a statistically significant difference in weight between men and women? (Conduct an independent t test.)

Guidelines for interpreting independent t tests can be found in What to Include When Writing Up Independent t Test Results (PDF).

Is there a statistically significant difference in number of cigarettes smoked before and after a smoking cessation course? (Conduct a dependent t test.)

Guidelines for interpreting dependent t tests can be found in What to Include When Writing Up Dependent t Test Results. (PDF)

In the following two screencasts, I complete problem #3 in Chapters 5 and 6 of your Munro text.

Chapter 5 Screencast

Transcript of Chapter 5 Screencast (PDF)

Chapter 6 Screencast

Transcript of Chapter 6 Screencast (PDF)

Step 2

For each problem, submit:

Your interpretation of the results (by cutting and pasting into the Assignment text box).

The SPSS output (.spv) file (as an attachment).