Written Assignment 4
Written Assignment 4
Select data from the Social Science Data Archive to develop a table and two other visualizations including a full analysis/results. Then, in a two- to three-page analysis report, describe at least one variable in the dataset statistically using Microsoft Excel or other similar spreadsheet program. Follow APA format and Include the following in your report:
- Descriptive statistics–Present the mean, median, and standard deviation.
- Table–Summarize the data.
- One chart (line, bar, etc.)–Display the data.
- Description–Explain what the statistics mean.
- Appendix–Include a copy of the variable/data being reviewed. [MO4.4]
For assistance with Excel, please visit the following: Excel (Descriptive statistics) and Excel (Graphs) at Princeton University’s Data & Statistical Services.
WRITING RESOURCES
The following links provide online writing aids to help you with your paper assignments:
- OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University
- Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center APA Guidelines