Discussion Assignment Instructions Discussion Thread: Correlation and Regression

Discussion Assignment Instructions
Discussion Thread: Correlation and Regression
Read: Morgan, Leech, Gloeckner, & Barrett: Chapter 8
Watch: Introduction to Correlation & Regression, Part 1
SPSS Questions
Chapter 8
In the thread for each short-answer discussion the student will post short answers to the prompted questions. The answers must demonstrate course-related knowledge and support their assertions with scholarly citations in the latest APA format (7th Edition). Minimum word count for all short answers cumulatively is 700 words.
Respond to the following short answer questions in Chapter 8 from Morgan, Leech, Gloeckner, & Barrett textbook:
D6.8.1 Why would we graph scatterplots and regression lines?
D6.8.2 In Output 8.2, (a) What do the correlation coefficients tell us? (b) What is r2 for the Pearson correlation? What does it mean? (c) Compare the Pearson and Spearman correlations on both correlation size and significance level; (d) When should you use which type in this case?
D6.8.5 In Output 8.5, what do the standardized regression weights or coefficients tell you about the ability of the predictors to predict the dependent variable?
For each thread the student must include
– a title block with your name, class title, date,
– and the discussion forum number;
– write the question number and the question title as a level one heading (e.g. D1.1 Variables)
– and then provide your response; use Level Two headings for multi part questions (e.g. D1.1 & D1.1.a, D1.1.b, etc.),
– Conclusion
– and include a reference section (minimum 6).
Discussion Grading Rubric:
Thread Content: Short Answer Questions Responded completely to each question / sub-question Response well organized and easy to follow 11(pts)— All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow.
Thread Structure: Formatting Title Block Level One Headings Level Two Headings Citations and Reference Section Conclusions from analysis correct 4 (pts)— Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. APA formatting was used properly. Minimum word count of 700 words is met or exceeded for the original thread.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reply Content: Review of Student’s Main Thread Responded completely to all required discussion questions. Summarized findings Indicated areas of agreement, disagreement, and improvement Response well organized and easy to follow (7 pts)—– All key components of the discussion prompt are answered in the thread. A thorough review of a student’s thread indicates areas of agreement disagreement and improvement. The reply has a clear, logical flow.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reply Structure: Formatting Title Block Citations and Reference Section (3pts)—- Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. APA formatting was used properly.

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