Using the “Independent Project Data” set file supplied above, perform an analysis in StatCrunch for the following using the variable(s) of your choice: Frequency distribution of a variable and bar graph of the same variableDescriptives of a continuous variable: mean, median, mode, skewness, kurtosis, standard deviation and graph of that variableCross tabulation of two variables with the appropriate statistical Comparison of two groups (single variable) on a single continuous variable with the appropriate statistical testComparison of the effect of three or more groups (single variable) on a single continuous variable with the appropriate statistical testScatterplot and correlation between the two continuous variables with the appropriate statistical test Think carefully about what kind of variables to choose for the given tasks. A short descriptive statement should accompany each of the above including a description of the variables used and any meaning that may be attached to the results. Write up the project in a WORD document for submission.

Follow these steps:Download the Normal Distributions and Standard Scores document (PDF). (I attached it)Create a new document that contains your solutions to the problems.Save the document with a descriptive file name that includes your last name and first initial (example: SmithJ_distributions.doc).YOU will need access to my statcrunch accountlink: statcrunch.comuser: thakorjPassword: Jayr5214 (capital J) Supplemental StatCrunch Tutorial VideosThe video on Z Scores from raw data will be helpful in finishing this activity.StatCrunch Zscores with Raw Data (3:50 YouTube) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

The Big Picture of Survey ResearchAlthough you likely are generally familiar with what surveys are and some of their purposes, it is useful to consider what, precisely, survey research is and how it can be used. For this Assignment, consider how you would define and explain what constitutes survey research as well as which types of research questions can be best addressed using survey methods research. Then formulate one research question you would be interested in studying (whether for your thesis, dissertation, research study, grant, program evaluation, or personal interest). Finally, explain how survey research methods could be used to answer this question.The Assignment (4- to 5-page paper):Define and explain what constitutes survey research.Explain one strength and one weakness of survey research. Be specific, and provide examples.Explain which types of research questions can best be addressed using survey research.Describe one specific research question you would be interested in studying (for your Final Project or Dissertation), and explain how you could use survey research to answer this question.Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.ReadingsCourse Introduction (located under Course Home)Course Text: Bradburn, N., Sudman, S., & Wansink, B. (2004). Asking questions: The definitive guide to questionnaire design—For market research, political polls, and social and health questionnaires(Revised edition). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass."Preface and Acknowledgments"Chapter 1, "The Social Context of Question Asking"Chapter 12, "Asking Questions FAQs"Course Text:DeVellis, R. F. (2017). Scale development: Theory and applications (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.PrefaceChapter 1, "Overview"Course Text: Groves, R. M., Fowler, F. J. Jr., Couper, M. P., Lepkowski, J. M., Singer, E., & Tourangeau, R. (2009). Survey methodology (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.PrefaceChapter 1, "An Introduction to Survey Methodology"Chapter 12, "FAQs About Survey Methodology"Article: Krosnick, J. (1999). Survey research. Annual Review of Psychology, 50, 537–567. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the MEDLINE with Full Text database.Article: Westaby, J. D. (2006). How different survey techniques can impact consultant recommendations: A scientist-practitioner study comparing two popular methods. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 58(4), 195–205. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database.