●PROJECT 3: Exploring and Comparing Local and Global Values●

For this project, you will be asked to do a little research andperform two types of hypothesis tests using data from the Global ValuesSurvey. First, you will perform a single-sample hypothesis test, whereyou will compare data from your class to the global population on asingle variable. The second test, an independent-samples hypothesistest, will have you explore how two different group means compare on asingle variable. You will also be asked to evaluate the work of yourpeers. This project embodies learning goals and objectives 2, 5, 6, and 7as listed in the syllabus.

• Download the Project 3 GUIDEBOOK here: Project 3 Guidebook FA2018.pdf
• Download your DATA (.sav) file here: Project 3 Global and Class Data FA18.sav
  • THIS IS UNIQUE AND NEW DATA FOR PROJECT THREE!
  • How do I install SPSS? SPSS Resources
• Your SAMPLE information
  • Class Sample: n = 134
  • Pew Global Select Sample: N = 37,570
  • Pew Full Global Sample: N = 48,643
• Project RUBRIC: Project 3 Rubric
• Project EXAMPLE: Project 3 Example

●DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS●

• PART A: REPORT. BySunday at 11:59pm, please click "reply" and post your full statisticsreport (i.e., (Test 1 & 2) in the discussion. Be sure the report iscomplete, legible, and informative.
  • Your first post will be graded (no blank "placeholder" posts will be accepted).
• PART B: EVALUATE. By the next Wednesday at 11:59pm, post two evaluations of two other students’ projects. Your evaluations should use informationyou have learned from your textbook and the memos. You must provide ONEpiece of feedback for two projects. For example, did they selectappropriate variables? Did they construct their hypothesis correctly? Istheir causal logic sound? Do they provide an adequate reflection? Ifyou evaluated a FLAWLESS project, you must describe why they are,indeed, flawless.
  • You are responsible for posting brief evaluations for TWO of your classmates’ projects.
  • So that each person has the benefit of two evaluations, please do not evaluate projects that already have two replies.
  • To post your evaluations, click “reply” to the post you wish to respond.
  • In your evaluations, you must provide quotations (for example,if you're directing your classmate to re-write a question, include thetext from their question in your response post. If your mentors and Icannot tell which response to which you have replied, you will notreceive credit for this portion of the assignment.
• PART C: REVISE (optional). By the next Sunday at 11:59pm,you are welcome to read your classmates' feedback and post a REVISEDversion of your project to the discussion board. This is an opportunityto incorporate feedback and make any changes you see fit. Here are therules:
  • Be sure to use your best judgement when evaluating student feedback — make only changes you think are logical.
  • You may not change your ENTIRE project (that means your original post and revision post must be relatively similar).
  • No late projects! If you did not submit a project by the initial deadline, you may not post one by the second deadline.
  • You do not have to revise your work — we will grade the latest posting available.