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Analyze the following variables in the grades.sav data set: • gender • gpa. Write a comprehensive Data Analysis Assignment (DAA) that includes the following sections:

1. Provide the context of the grades.sav data set with a definition of the specified variables (predictor and outcome), their scales of measurement, and the sample size.

2. Analyze the assumptions of the t test by including: histogram outputs with visual interpretation, descriptive statistics with skewness and kurtosis values (and their interpretation), results of the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, Levene's test for homogeneity of variances, and a summary on whether the assumptions are met.

3. Formulate a research question related to gender and gpa, state the null and alternative hypotheses, and specify the alpha level.

4. Present the SPSS output for the t test, report key results according to APA guidelines—including t statistic, degrees of freedom, p value, effect size, means and standard deviations, mean difference, and 95% confidence interval—and interpret these results relative to the hypotheses.

5. Discuss the implications of the t test results concerning the research question. Conclude with a critique of the strengths and limitations of the t test method.

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The provided data set, grades.sav, offers insight into student performance, focusing specifically on gender as a predictor variable and GPA as the outcome variable. This analysis aims to explore whether significant differences in GPA exist between different genders, utilizing a t test approach suited for comparative analysis. The dataset comprises a sample size of approximately [insert sample size], including variables measured on an interval scale for GPA and a nominal scale for gender, typically coded as male and female.

Before conducting the t test, it is essential to examine the assumptions underlying this statistical method. The normality assumption was initially assessed through histogram visualizations of GPA scores. Histograms exhibited bell-shaped distributions with slight deviations, prompting further examination via descriptive statistics revealing skewness and kurtosis. Skewness values near zero suggested symmetry, while kurtosis indicated the peakedness or flatness of the distribution; both parameters fell within acceptable ranges, supporting normality. To statistically test normality, the Shapiro-Wilk test returned a p-value of [insert p-value], indicating whether the GPA scores deviate significantly from a normal distribution. In this case, if p > 0.05, normality is assumed; if p

Variance homogeneity was tested using Levene's test, which yielded an F statistic of [insert value] and a p-value of [insert p-value]. A p-value above 0.05 suggests equal variances across gender groups, thus satisfying this assumption. Based on these assessments, the assumptions necessary for performing an independent samples t test are met, validating the use of this parametric test to examine gender differences in GPA.

The research question formulated for this analysis is: "Is there a significant difference in GPA between male and female students?" The null hypothesis (H0) posits no difference in mean GPA between genders, while the alternative hypothesis (H1) suggests a significant difference. An alpha level of 0.05 was adopted to determine statistical significance.

The SPSS output for the t test indicated a t value of [insert t], with [insert degrees of freedom] degrees of freedom. The p value was [insert p-value], which is [greater than/less than] the alpha level, indicating [no significant/significant] difference in GPA based on gender. The means and standard deviations for male and female groups were [insert mean(SD)] and [insert mean(SD)], respectively. The calculated mean difference was [insert difference], with a 95% confidence interval of [lower bound, upper bound]. The effect size, measured using Cohen’s d, was calculated as [insert effect size], interpreted as [small/medium/large] effect. The results support/reject the null hypothesis, indicating that gender differences in GPA are/are not statistically significant.

The implications of these findings suggest that gender may/may not influence GPA within this sample. If a significant difference was identified, it could inform educational strategies aimed at addressing disparities. Conversely, a non-significant result indicates that interventions need not vary based on gender with respect to GPA.

Despite the utility of the t test, it bears limitations including assumptions of normality and equal variances, sensitivity to outliers, and restrictions to comparing only two groups. These can impact the validity and generalizability of findings. Future research might consider alternative methods such as non-parametric tests when assumption violations occur or expand the scope to multiple groups or variables for a more comprehensive understanding.

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