The data file “”Final_data” contains the following variables: (Date must be used on SPSS)
statistics
Description
Part 2
The data file “”Final_data” contains the following
variables: (Date must be used on SPSS)
1. Management
Categorical factor with 3 levels describing the type of management structure of
the school
2. Location: Categorical
factor with 3 regions depicting location of the school
3. Math_gain:
Continuous/scale level variable depicting the average math gain for the school
(pre-post assessment)
4. Write_gain:
Continuous/scale level variable depicting the average writing gain for the
school (pre-post assessment).
The sample is comprised of 90 alternative primary
(k-5) schools.
Research
Questions:
1. How
do management and location of the school impact math performance?
2. Does
the impact of management on math performance vary by location?
3. How
does the management structure impact overall academic performance of a school?
Scoring rubric
|
Value |
|
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Descriptive statistics |
5 |
|
Selection of statistical analyses |
10 |
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Model Summaries |
15 |
|
Significance of predictors, relative contribution |
20 |
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Factor level effects, Simple effects |
20 |
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Narrative (concise, accurate) |
10 |
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Limitations |
5 |
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Model adequacy |
10 |
|
Structure, APA Format |
5 |
|
100 |
Suggestion/Hint: Questions 1
and 2 may be addressed with the same model.
Question 3 will require a separate model and write-up.
