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How to Create and Interpret Boxplots in R
Boxplots are graphs that can help us to visualize the distribution of numeric data, and to identify outliers. They can be especially useful when we want to compare the distribution of numeric variables between different groups, for example, we can use them to compare the distribution of exam scores for male and female students. In … Read more
One-Way ANOVA in R: A Step-by-Step Guide
We use the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to assess whether there are significant differences in the means of a continuous dependent variable across three or more independent groups. For example, we could use this test to determine whether there are significant differences in the mean Research Methods exam scores of students in three different … Read more
Pearson Correlation and Interpretation in R
The Pearson correlation coefficient provides a measure of the strength and direction of a liner relationship between two continuous variables. In this tutorial, we will show you how to calculate the Pearson correlation coefficient in R, as well as how to interpret and write up the results. We will be working with RStudio, a program … Read more
How to Manually Enter Data in R: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this tutorial, we show you how to manually enter data in R by working through a few simple examples. We will use RStudio, a program that makes it easier for users to work with R. We start by showing you how to create vectors (or variables) in RStudio. Then we show you how to … Read more
Report a Kruskal-Wallis Test from SPSS in APA Style
In this tutorial we will show you how to report a Kruskal-Wallis test from SPSS in APA style. First we give you a template that you can use to report the results of a Kruskal-Wallis test. Next we show you how to populate this template using the SPSS output from your own test. Finally we … Read more
Kruskal-Wallis Test With Post-Hoc in SPSS
In this tutorial, we will show you how to conduct and interpret a Kruskal-Wallis test with post-hoc analysis in SPSS. Researchers use the Kruskal-Wallis test to evaluate whether there are differences between three or more groups on a dependent variable measured at the continuous or ordinal level. For example, we could use it to evaluate … Read more
How to Clean Data in SPSS
In this tutorial, we will show you how to clean your data in SPSS. What is Data Cleaning? Data cleaning is the process of reviewing a data set for potential problems and resolving those problems prior to data analysis. Data problems include incomplete, incorrect, or incorrectly formatted data. Why is Data Cleaning Important? The results … Read more
Report Simple Linear Regression from SPSS in APA Style
In this tutorial, we will show you how to report the results of your simple linear regression analysis from SPSS in APA style. First, we will provide a template that you can use to report your results. Next, we will show you how to populate this template using the SPSS output from your own analysis. … Read more
Simple Linear Regression in SPSS, Including Interpretation
In this tutorial we show you how to conduct simple linear regression analysis in SPSS, and interpret the results of your analysis. Quick Steps Visualize your data with a scatterplot Click Analyze -> Regression -> Linear Move your independent variable to the Independent(s) box Move your dependent variable to the Dependent box Click Statistics Ensure that the Estimates and Model fit … Read more