Statsistics

●PROJECT 3: Exploring and Comparing Local and Global Values●

For this project, you will be asked to do a little research and perform two types of hypothesis tests using data from the Global Values Survey. First, you will perform a single-sample hypothesis test, where you will compare data from your class to the global population on a single variable. The second test, an independent-samples hypothesis test, will have you explore how two different group means compare on a single variable. You will also be asked to evaluate the work of your peers. This project embodies learning goals and objectives 2, 5, 6, and 7 as listed in the syllabus.

• Download the Project 3 GUIDEBOOK here: Project 3 Guidebook FA2018.pdf
• Download your DATA (.sav) file here: Project 3 Global and Class Data FA18.sav
  • THIS IS UNIQUE AND NEW DATA FOR PROJECT THREE!
  • How do I install SPSS? SPSS Resources
• Your SAMPLE information
  • Class Sample: n = 134
  • Pew Global Select Sample: N = 37,570
  • Pew Full Global Sample: N = 48,643
• Project RUBRIC: Project 3 Rubric
• Project EXAMPLE: Project 3 Example

●DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS●

• PART A: REPORT. By Sunday at 11:59pm, please click “reply” and post your full statistics report (i.e., (Test 1 & 2) in the discussion. Be sure the report is complete, legible, and informative.
  • Your first post will be graded (no blank “placeholder” posts will be accepted).
• PART B: EVALUATE. By the next Wednesday at 11:59pm, post two evaluations of two other students’ projects. Your evaluations should use information you have learned from your textbook and the memos. You must provide ONE piece of feedback for two projects. For example, did they select appropriate variables? Did they construct their hypothesis correctly? Is their causal logic sound? Do they provide an adequate reflection? If you evaluated a FLAWLESS project, you must describe why they are, indeed, flawless.
  • You are responsible for posting brief evaluations for TWO of your classmates’ projects.
  • So that each person has the benefit of two evaluations, please do not evaluate projects that already have two replies.
  • To post your evaluations, click “reply” to the post you wish to respond.
  • In your evaluations, you must provide quotations (for example, if you’re directing your classmate to re-write a question, include the text from their question in your response post. If your mentors and I cannot tell which response to which you have replied, you will not receive credit for this portion of the assignment.
• PART C: REVISE (optional). By the next Sunday at 11:59pm, you are welcome to read your classmates’ feedback and post a REVISED version of your project to the discussion board. This is an opportunity to incorporate feedback and make any changes you see fit. Here are the rules:
  • Be sure to use your best judgement when evaluating student feedback — make only changes you think are logical.
  • You may not change your ENTIRE project (that means your original post and revision post must be relatively similar).
  • No late projects! If you did not submit a project by the initial deadline, you may not post one by the second deadline.
  • You do not have to revise your work — we will grade the latest posting available.