Answer the following questions in your own words:
What is the difference between the independent variable and dependent
variable. Give examples of each
Differentiate between a discrete variable, continuous variable, qualitative
variable and quantitative variable
What are some ways to improve reliability and validity.
Levels of measurement are an important factor in determining which type of
chart to use. Explain why this is the case
Use the Exam_Score2 dataset to prepare the following in SPSS (20 points).
A frequency distribution
A cumulative frequency distribution
A histogram (cut and paste to this document)
A frequency polygon
Determine from your output (20 points)
Using the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing Grading Scale determine what
percentage of the students failed the exam?
Determine the Mean, Mode and Median of this data set
How would you describe the shape of this distribution in terms of: Shape, Modality, Center,
Range, Outliers, Gaps (30 points)
