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🧩 Discussion 2 — Interpretation Challenge
🧩 Discussion 2 — Interpretation Challenge
Completion requirements
Interpreting SPSS output is a key skill. In this discussion, you will practice reading output tables and expressing the meaning of results in plain language.
You may use two datasets provided with this course to practice multiple regression analysis in SPSS.
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survey3ED.sav – explores psychological adjustment and wellbeing. You will test how Mastery Scale and Perceived Control of Internal States Scale (PCOISS) predict perceived stress.
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sleep3ED.sav – explores health factors. You will test how sex, age, physical fitness (fitrate), and depression scores (depress) predict daytime sleepiness (totSAS).
📝 Task
- Study this SPSS output from your dataset (Model Summary, ANOVA, and Coefficients).
- In your response, include:
- The regression equation (using unstandardized B values).
- Interpretation of one standardized Beta coefficient.
- A one-sentence practical implication (what this means in real life).
- Reply to at least 1 peer: comment on whether their interpretation is clear and accurate.
📊 Assessment (10 points)
- Equation accuracy (3 pts): Regression equation written correctly.
- Interpretation (5 pts): Clear explanation of Beta and implications.
- Peer feedback (2 pts): Helpful, supportive comment on a classmate’s work.