Group Comparison Interpretation Exercise

Instructions: A researcher conducted a study to determine whether the level of stress that an individual experiences differed depending on job type. Based on the SPSS output shown in FIGURE 3, perform the following tasks: (a) Write an appropriate research question based on the objective of the research. (2 marks) (b) Write ONE null and ONE alternative hypothesis. (2 marks) (c) Explain the purpose of conducting Post Hoc Tests. (2 marks) (d) Indicate and explain TWO assumptions which should have been met in order to conduct the chosen statistical test. (4 marks) (e) Write the results of the study using APA format. (10 marks) [Total 20 marks] N.B. The attached handout explains exactly how to write the results of a multiple regression study. The last page of the handout has the write up on how the results should be presented. For example: A multiple regression was carried out to investigate whether Revision Intensity and Subject Enjoyment could significantly predict participants’ exam scores. The results of the regression indicated that the model explained 41.8% of the variance and that the model was a significant predictor of exam performance, F(2,26) = 9.34, p = .001. While Subject Enjoyment contributed significantly to the model (B = .668, p<.05), Revision Intensity did not (B = .295, p=.07). The final predictive model was: Exam score = 20.657 + (.295*Revision Intensity) + (.668*Subject Enjoyment)