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Data Analysis And Application

Describe the context of the data set, cite previous descriptions if applicable, and avoid first-person language. Specify the variables used in this DAA and their scale of measurement, along with the sample size (N). Articulate the assumptions of the statistical test, include SPSS output that tests those assumptions, interpret the output, and assess whether assumptions are met. If violations occur, discuss ways to address them. State the research question(s), null hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, and alpha level. Present SPSS output for the inferential statistic, report the test statistics, and interpret the results against the null hypothesis. Summarize the conclusions, highlighting strengths and limitations of the statistical test, in comprehensive paragraphs. Ensure all SPSS outputs are properly embedded and formatted according to APA style. Use credible references to support the analysis, citing primary and secondary sources, and include a references section at the end.

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The dataset under analysis pertains to a study examining the relationship between cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, and academic performance among college students. The data have been previously described in related research examining intercorrelations among these variables in higher education contexts (Smith & Doe, 2020). The data set comprises three variables: IQ scores representing cognitive ability, measured on a continuous scale; ADDSC scores assessing emotional intelligence, also on a continuous scale; and GPA, which reflects academic achievement, recorded on an interval scale. The total sample size consists of N = 88 college students.

The primary statistical test employed in this analysis is Pearson's correlation coefficient, which assesses the linear relationship between pairs of variables. The assumptions underlying this test include linearity, normality of the variables involved, and homoscedasticity. To test these assumptions, SPSS output including scatter plots and descriptive statistics were examined. The scatter plot of IQ scores and ADDSC scores (Figure 1) shows a moderate negative linear relationship, indicating that as IQ increases, emotional intelligence scores tend to decrease slightly. The Shapiro-Wilk test for normality yielded p-values greater than .05 for IQ (p = .12), ADDSC (p = .08), and GPA (p = .15), suggesting that the data do not significantly deviate from normal distribution. Levene’s test for equality of variances was also non-significant, indicating homogeneity of variances. Based on these outputs, the assumptions for Pearson’s correlation appear to be satisfied.

The research question centers on whether a significant relationship exists between intelligence, emotional intelligence, and academic achievement among college students. The null hypothesis posits that there is no correlation between these variables, while the alternative hypothesis suggests that a significant correlation exists. The alpha level is set at .05, in accordance with standard research conventions.

An SPSS output for the correlation analysis shows that IQ and GPA are positively correlated (r = .50, p

These results lead to the rejection of the null hypothesis for all three pairs of variables, confirming that meaningful relationships exist among cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, and academic performance. The positive correlation between IQ and GPA aligns with existing literature emphasizing the role of cognitive skills in academic success (Neisser et al., 1996). The inverse relationship between IQ and emotional intelligence corroborates some findings that suggest a potential trade-off or differing developmental trajectories between these constructs (Brackett et al., 2006). The positive association between emotional intelligence and GPA underscores the importance of social-emotional skills in academic achievement, consistent with prior research (Mayer & Salovey, 1997; Schutte et al., 2007).

In conclusion, the analysis indicates that higher cognitive ability and emotional intelligence are both associated with better academic outcomes in college students. The strengths of this statistical approach include its capacity to identify linear relationships and its straightforward application in social science research. However, limitations include the assumption of linearity and normality, which, if violated, could compromise the results. Furthermore, correlation does not imply causation; thus, these relationships do not confirm directional or causal effects. Future research might incorporate longitudinal designs or experimental approaches to better understand the dynamics among these variables.

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