Instructions
Software
The following statistical analysis software is required to complete your assessments in this course:
IBM SPSS Statistics Standard or Premium GradPack, version 22 or higher, for PC or Mac.
You have access to the more robust IBM SPSS Statistics Premium V 26.0 GradPack.
Please refer to the Statistical Software page on Campus for general information on SPSS software, including the most recent version made available to Capella learners.
Part 1: Baseline Demographic Table
Use the Yoga Stress (PSS) Study Data Set [XLSX] for this assessment.
Follow the steps described in this assessment to use SPSS for performing a descriptive statistical analysis for the following selected variables from the Yoga and Stress Study data set: Age, Gender, Race, Military Status, Pre-intervention Psychological Stress Score.
Using How to Create a Demographic Table [PPTX], create a demographic table and populate the table with the results of descriptive analysis.
Use the type of descriptive statistics most appropriate for the particular kind of data measurement level of each variable being reported.
Include appropriate univariate statistics for the variables for each treatment group: Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Education, and current Military Status.
Use appropriate statistics for a given data measurement level.
Part 2: Interpretive Summary
Write a summary narrative about statistical results.
Prepare a properly formatted demographic table that includes appropriate univariate statistics for the variables for each treatment group.
Explain the practical significance of a demographic table.
Use the unit readings, media resources, and collaborative insights from the discussions for general guidance in reporting a demographic table.
Additional Requirements
Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages of content plus title and reference pages.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 points.
APA Format: Your title and reference pages must conform to APA format and style guidelines. See the APA Module for more information. The body of your paper does not need to conform to APA guidelines. Do make sure that it is clear, persuasive, organized, and well written, without grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. You also must cite your sources according to APA guidelines.
