Using SPSS:
Perform a t-test (independent or paired samples) using either:
The class dataset provided in the course, or
A dataset you’ve collected or found online (must include at least two groups or two repeated measures).
Generate the SPSS output, including:
Group statistics table
Independent Samples Test table (or Paired Samples Test table)
Levene’s Test (if applicable)
Effect size (Cohen’s d: calculated manually or via SPSS syntax)
Write a results section in APA format, including:
A short introduction to the research question
Statement of which t-test was used and why
t-test results, formatted per APA 7th (e.g., t(28) = 2.45, p = .021, d = 0.65)
Interpretation of the effect size
One or two sentences of conclusion
📁 SPSS Output (.sav) file
📄 APA Write-up (.docx or .pdf), max 500 words
🔍 Your APA results must be clear, concise, and follow the format taught in Chapter 4