Sociology Question

Your first statistical software assignment includes two sections in which you will do the following:

  • Create two histograms.
  • Calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion.

This will give you some experience with the data set.

Key Details and Instructions

  • Submit your assignment as a Word document.
  • Refer to the document for additional help in completing this assignment.
  • View for a brief tutorial video on this assignment.
  • View for a longer video on how to interpret the statistical software output.

As you work on this assignment, refer to the 7864 Data Set Instructions [PDF] document for information on variables used in this course.

Download the 7864 data set, , which is a sample data set, and save it to your computer. This data file is used in all four papers (Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, and Week 8).

Part 1

Create two histograms for visual interpretation using the following variables:

Variable Definition
Lowup Lower division =1; Upper division =2
Final Final exam: number of correct answers

Create two histograms and paste them into your Word document:

  • A histogram for lower division students.
  • A histogram for upper division students.

Briefly describe what a visual inspection of this output tells you about the shape of the distributions.

Part 2

Create a descriptives table to assess measures of central tendency and dispersion using the following variables:

Variable Definition
GPA Previous grade point average
Quiz3 Quiz 3: number of correct answers

Create a descriptives table and paste it into your Word document.

Under the table:

  • Report the mean, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis for GPA and quiz3.
  • Briefly describe what skewness and kurtosis tell you about these data with regard to normality.

Submit both sections of your assignment as an attached Word document.

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