Introduction to SPSS and Data Analysis

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What defines the median in a given data set?

The most frequently occurring value in the data set.

The value at which 50% of the cases fall above and below. (correct)

The average of all the values in the data set.

The highest value in the data set.

In the context of the provided IQ data, which value represents an outlier?

115

109

140 (correct)

128

Which of the following statements about mean and median is true for the given data?

The mean is always equal to the median.

The mean can be affected by outliers, while the median is not. (correct)

The median is influenced by extreme values, while the mean is not.

Both the mean and median are calculated in the same way.

Which of the following correctly describes the mode in statistical terms?

The most common value in a data set. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the median and the interquartile range?

The interquartile range measures the spread of the middle 50% of data around the median. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is characterized by attributes such as color and sex?

Nominal Data Signup and view all the answers

What are measures of variation used for in descriptive statistics?

To assess how much the data points differ from one another Signup and view all the answers

Which measure is least affected by outliers in a dataset?

Median Signup and view all the answers

What type of quantitative data can take any value within a given range?

Continuous Data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of measures of central tendency?

To provide a representative value for the entire dataset Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of measure of central tendency?

Standard Deviation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data includes variables like arch length and fluoride concentration?

Quantitative Data Signup and view all the answers

Percentiles, deciles, and quartiles are used to describe what aspect of a dataset?

Relative standing Signup and view all the answers

What does SPSS stand for?

Statistical Package for Social Sciences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines a sample in statistical terms?

A subset of the population for which data are collected Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a level of measurement in data classification?

Categorical Signup and view all the answers

In statistics, what does the term 'variables' refer to?

Specific outcomes and characteristics of the study population Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes observations in research?

They are individual data elements collected during a study. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using scales in data measurement?

To quantify and arrange items for comparative analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best differentiates descriptive statistics from inferential statistics?

Descriptive statistics describes and summarizes data, whereas inferential statistics generalizes findings to a larger population. Signup and view all the answers

How are subjects defined in the context of statistical analysis?

The units on which characteristics are measured Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of the combined IQ scores for Classes A & B?

109 Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is the normality assumption essential for statistical testing?

For small sample sizes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is NOT a statistical normality test?

Mann-Whitney U test Signup and view all the answers

Which graphical method can be utilized to assess the normality of data?

Box plots Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Central Limit Theorem?

It implies that the sum of random variables converges to a normal distribution under certain conditions Signup and view all the answers

When can a parametric test be used based on the central tendency of the data?

Only when the mean represents the center of the distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between modes and parametric tests?

Modes do not affect the choice of tests used for normally distributed data Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the need for normality tests before conducting parametric tests?

The data distribution may violate assumptions necessary for accuracy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Statistical Workshop Series

Workshop 1 focuses on SPSS introduction, data, and its attributes.

SPSS Software

Originally stood for Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) now known as Statistical Product and Service Solutions.

Data Terminology

Data: Information collected to answer questions.
Variables: Outcome, treatment, study characteristics.
Subjects: Units for measuring characteristics.
Observations: Data elements.
Population: All subjects of interest.
Sample: A subset of the population.

Descriptive vs Inferential Statistics

Descriptive statistics summarize data.
Inferential statistics draw conclusions from data.

Sample and Population

Population: All subjects of interest.
Sample: Subset of the population.
Descriptive measure of a population is called a parameter.
Descriptive measure of a sample is called a statistic.

Scales of Measurement

Nominal: Categories without order (e.g., gender).
Ordinal: Categories with order (e.g., pain levels).
Interval: Ordered categories with equal intervals (e.g., temperature).
Ratio: Ordered categories with equal intervals and a true zero point (e.g., height).
Data types: Qualitative (categorical) – Nominal, ordinal. Quantitative (numerical) – Discrete, continuous

Data

Qualitative: Attributes (e.g., sex, color).
Quantitative: Measurement (e.g., arch length, concentration).
- Discrete: Fixed values (e.g., whole numbers).
- Continuous: Any value within a range (e.g., decimal values).

Descriptive Statistics

Organize data: Tables and Graphs.
Summarize data: Measures of central tendency, Measures of location and Measures of variation.

Measures of Central Tendency

Mean, Median, Mode

Measures of Location

Percentiles, Deciles, and Quartiles

Measures of variation

Range, Variance, Standard Deviation, Standard Error.

Frequency Distribution

Shows the number of times each value appears.

Normal Distribution

Symmetrical bell-shaped curve.
Mean, Median and Mode are the same in a normal distribution.

Central Limit Theorem

The sum of independent identically distributed random variables converges to a standard normal distribution.
Valid if sample size is greater than 30 (n > 30).

Standard Normal Distribution - Z-distribution

Used to standardize values.
Empirical Rule (68-95-99.7 Rule):
- 68% of data within one standard deviation.
- 95% of data within two standard deviations.
- 99.7% of data within three standard deviations.

Statistical Tests for Normality Checks

Kolmogorov-Smirnov test.
Shapiro-Wilk Test.
Q-Q plots
Box Plots

When to apply Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests

Based on the nature of the data (continuous, discrete, ordinal, nominal).
Data distribution (symmetrical, skewed).
Population sample size.
The mean and the median.

Non-parametric Tests

Chi-Square.
Wilcoxon signed rank.
Mann-Whitney U.
Kruskal Wallis.
Friedman ANOVA.
Spearman Rank correlation.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of SPSS, including data attributes, terminology, and the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics. It aims to introduce key concepts such as population, sample, and scales of measurement necessary for data analysis. Test your knowledge on these foundational statistical principles.