Section: Module 2: Statistical Analysis: Pre-Analysis | Advanced SPSS | NextGenU.org

  • Competency covered in this module:

    1. Outlier Detection and Data Normality:

    • Proficiency in identifying outliers in a dataset using SPSS tools.
    • Ability to conduct normality tests on straight numerical (scale) variables and numerical variables grouped by factor variables.

    2. Contingency Table Creation and Diagnostic Testing:

    • Skill in creating contingency tables using SPSS for categorical data analysis.
    • Proficiency in calculating sensitivity, specificity, probability of false positives and false negatives, Predictive Value Positive (PVP), Predictive Value Negative (PVN), and prevalence using SPSS.

    3. Reliability and Validity Testing:

    • Expertise in using SPSS tools to measure the reliability and validity of scales and tests, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data analysis.
    • Module 2: Lesson 1: Two Pre-Analysis Procedures
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify Outliers in a Dataset with SPSS.
      • Run normality tests on a straight numerical (scale) variable and a numerical variable that is grouped by a factor variable.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 50 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      On Outliers File
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Read the entire article. (4 minutes)

      249.1 KB
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      Three Methods of Identifying Outliers using SPSS URL
      Students must
      View

      Watch entire video. (26 minutes)

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      Testing for Normallity Using SPSS URL
      Students must
      View

      Watch entire video. (20 minutes)

    • Activity 2.1 

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      Advanced_SPSS_A2.1 File
      Students must
      Mark as done
      168.0 KB
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      Two Pre-Analysis Procedures Assignment
      Students must
      View
      Make a submission

      Please submit a screenshot of your completed activity. Thank you! 

    • Quiz 2.1

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      Module 2: Quiz 1

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

      Not available unless: The activity Two Pre-Analysis Procedures is marked complete
    • Module 2: Lesson 2: Contingency Tables and Accuracy Measures
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Create Contingency Tables Using SPSS.
      • Find Sensitivity, Specificity, the Probability of a false positive, the Probability of a false negative. Predictive Value Positive, Predictive Value Negatiive, and Prevalence with SPSS.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 40 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Contingency or Cross Tabulation Tables with SPSS URL
      Students must
      View

      Watch entire video. (16 minutes)

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      Finding Accuracy Measures with SPSS URL
      Students must
      View

      Watch entire video. (24 minutes)

    • Activity 2.2 

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      Datase_2.2a File
      Students must
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      Dataset_2.2b File
      Students must
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      14.4 KB
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      Advanced_SPSS_A2.2 File
      Students must
      Mark as done
      160.3 KB
    • assign icon
      Contingency Tables and Accuracy Measures Assignment
      Students must
      View
      Make a submission

      Please submit a screenshot of your completed activity. Thank you! 

    • Quiz 2.2
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      Module 2: Quiz 2

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

      Not available unless: The activity Contingency Tables and Accuracy Measures is marked complete
    • Module 2: Lesson 3: Reliability and Validity Testing
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Use SPSS tools for Measuring Reliability and Validity.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 24 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Cronbach's Alpha Reliability Testing with SPSS URL
      Students must
      View

      Watch entire video. (11 minutes)

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      Validity Testing with SPSS URL
      Students must
      View

      Watch entire video. (13 minutes)

    • Activity 2.3

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      Dataset 2.3 File
      Students must
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      Advanced_SPSS_A2.3 File
      Students must
      Mark as done
      208.1 KB
    • assign icon
      Reliability and Validity Testing Assignment
      Students must
      View
      Make a submission

      Please submit a screenshot of your completed activity. Thank you! 

    • Quiz 2.3

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      Module 2: Quiz 3

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

      Not available unless: The activity Reliability and Validity Testing is marked complete