Assignment
Directions: Read each section carefully, must use own work and cite using APA formatting.
Part I
For this assignment, you will calculate the Pearson product-moment correlations between at least two sets of variables in the Happiness and Engagement Dataset.
Perform one correlation between two independent variables, such as Age and Relationship with Coworkers.
Perform the second correlation on an independent variable (such as Relationship with Direct Supervisor) and the dependent variable (such as Workplace Happiness Rating).
Calculate the Pearson product-moment correlations between at least two sets of variables in your data set.
Write a 125- to 175-word summary of your interpretation of the correlation results. Remember that most people never see the actual output or data, and rely on the results statements by the researcher. Ensure that your summary is accurate. Copy and paste your Microsoft Excel output below the summary.
Format your summary according to APA format.
Part II
Instructions: View the correlation worksheet that is attached; I am responsible for the highlighted portion only!
Part III
Instructions: Answer these 3 questions using 150 words each!
1. What does it mean when we say "Correlation does not imply causation"?
2. How can someone assess the direction of causation and the effect of other variables
3. Look at the chart below and explain these answers thoroughly, as if you are explaining them to someone who does not understand statistics.
a) What does the negative sign tell you?
b) What does the significance level tell you?
c) How would you interpret this correlation in plain language?
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VAR00001
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VAR00002
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VAR00001 Pearson Correlation
Sig. (2-tailed)
N
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1
8
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-800*
.017
8
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VAR00002 Pearson Correlation
Sig. (2-tailed)
N
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-800*
.017
8
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1
8
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* Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level 2-tailed.
Correlation Worksheet
Complete the questions below in at least 90 words each. Be specific and provide examples when relevant.
Cite any sources according to APA guidelines.
Question
Draw a scatterplot of each of the following:
• A strong positive correlation
• A strong negative correlation
• A weak positive correlation
• A weak negative correlation
Give a realistic example of each.
What is the meaning of the p value of a correlation coefficient?
Why is it important to know the amount of shared variance when interpreting both the significance and the meaningfulness of a correlation coefficient?
If a researcher wanted to predict how well a student might do in college, what variables do you think he or she might examine? What statistical procedure would he or she use?
What does the saying "correlation does not imply causation" mean?
How does determining a best-fitting line help us to predict from one variable to another?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Happiness-Engagement-Dataset.rar