Assignment: SPSS – Correlation

Correlation analyses are a set of statistical tests used to determine whether there are relationships between two or more variables. At their most basic level, simple bivariate correlations, using Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation test, are used to assess the initial relationship between two scale (numerical) variables. For example, a researcher might be interested in understanding the bivariate relationship between several business variables; however, it is important to note that correlation does not imply causality.

For this Assignment, you will run a Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient analysis using the Week 5 Data File for the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient.sav data file.

To prepare for this Assignment, review Lesson 16A and Lesson 31 in your Green and Salkind (2017) text, as well as the Week 5 Assignment Exemplar and Week 5 Assignment Template documents, provided in this week’s Resources. Consider how a correlation analysis would effectively allow you to answer your research questions.

By Day 7

Submit a synthesis of statistical findings derived from correlational analysis that follows the Week 5 Assignment Template. Your synthesis must include the following:

• A description and justification for using the Pearson Product-Moment correlation test
• A properly formatted research question
• A properly formatted H₀(null) and H₁ (alternate) hypothesis
• An APA-formatted “Results” section for the Pearson Product-Moment test
  • Identification of the statistical test
  • Identification of variables (there is no distinction between independent and dependent variables for the Pearson Product-Moment correlation test)
  • Identification of data assumptions and assessment outcome
  • Inferential results in correct APA statistical notation format
  • A properly formatted scatter plot
• An explanation of the differences and similarities of correlation analysis and bivariate regression analysis
• Properly APA-formatted references
• An Appendix containing SPSS output (see Week 5 Assignment Exemplar)

Note:You will cut and paste the appropriate SPSS output into the Appendix. The SPSS output is not in APA format, so you will need to type the information from the SPSS output to the appropriate sections of the APA table. You must use the Week 5 Assignment Template to complete this Assignment.Also, refer to the Week 5 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.