1. Consider the following correlation coefficients presented below:
r = -.98 r= -.02 r= .85 r= .40 r=.10
a. Which coefficient represents the greatest magnitude (strength)?
b. Which coefficient represents the least magnitude?
2. Using SPSS, analyze the data below:
Value of Automobile
Own car alarms $15,000 or less $15,001-$29,999 $30,000 or more
Yes 10 30 40
No 20 10 10
Report and interpret your findings. (if appropriate, report group means, p value, etc.)
3. Enter the following data into SPSS and calculate the correlation matrix for all four variables. Identify which correlations are significant and state and interpret your findings. Report significant correlation coefficients and p values.
# of arrests # of convictions education level income
3 2 9 $25, 000
2 0 8 15,000
2 1 11 30,000
1 0 12 45,000
1 0 14 40,000
3 3 10 25,000
3 2 12 15,000
1 0 12 18,000
1 1 12 22,000
5 3 9 15,000
4 2 10 18,000
5 3 9 35,000
4. Enter the following data into SPSS and test the hypothesis that self-reported drug use does not vary by social class. (if appropriate, report group means, p value, etc.)
What do your results indicate?
Social Class
Drug Use Upper Middle Working Lower
No 14 9 8 6
Yes 10 9 11 13