Homework: Descriptive Statistics
You explore key statistical concepts related to data and problem solving through the completion of the following exercises using SPSS and the information found in your Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research textbook. The focus of this homework is to become familiar with the SPSS data analysis software and to develop an understanding of how to calculate descriptive statistics and make conclusions based on those calculations. As you formulate your responses, keep in mind that descriptive statistics only allow you to make conclusions and recommendations for the sample at hand-not for the larger population to which that sample may belong.
To prepare:
1) Review the Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research chapters assigned in this Learning Resources. Pay close attention to the examples presented, as they provide information that will be useful when you complete the software exercise. You may also wish to review the Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice video resources to familiarize yourself with the software.
2) Refer to the Descriptive Statistics Homework page and follow the directions to calculate descriptive statistics for the data provided using SPSS software. If you run into any difficulties or problems, post them to the Discussion 2 area.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.