Assignment 1: Testing Hypotheses for Means
This week you have explored three different approaches to t tests. By this point, you know that each test
has assumptions about the data and type of research questions it can answer. For this Assignment, you
will be provided with three scenarios. As you read the scenarios, be sure and think about aligning the
appropriate t test with the question. Consider whether the data are independent samples and if two
samples are being compared.
To prepare for this Assignment: Review the Learning Resources and the media programs related to t tests. Next, using SPSS software, open the High School Longitudinal Study dataset provided in this
week’s Learning Resources. Also, review the t test scenarios found in this week’s Learning Resources and consider the three
different approaches of t tests:
o Independent sample t test o Paired sample t test o One sample t test Based on the High School Longitudinal Study dataset and each research scenario provided,
choose a t test analysis and run a sample t test. Once you perform your t test analysis, review Chapter 11 of the Wagner text to understand how
to copy and paste your output into your Word document. For this Assignment: Write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis of your t test results for each research scenario. In your
analysis, display the data for the output. Based on your results, provide an explanation of what
the implications of social change might be. Please make sure chart(s) are in APA and explain
how you to charts using SPSS. In a separate paragraph please explain what is meant by the question do the results stand
alone? Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing for your analysis, research questions, and