ASSIGNMENT

SPSS Reflection 

1) When it comes to using SPSS, what do you find as most helpful and most difficult?

2) For 2A and 2B assume that you are writing a short paragraph summary to a candidate entering Stats at the start of next semester…

2A: Explain what descriptive statistics are and a few keys to understand for using them in student success initiatives.

2B: Explain how inferential statistics work and why they can help us in advancing student success.

3) Discuss how theory should influence our work as a researcher.

4) What are your top three take-aways from Dan Willingham’s When can you trust the experts? Why?

5) Complete this final task by reflecting on your development and next steps: what topic(s) and/or idea(s) have had the most impact on you this semester? And what questions do you want to dive into next, thinking about quantitative research?

Requirements

Submit a Word document that includes clearly organized responses to each of the prompts listed on this reflection. Your total narrative should be no more than 3-4 full pages and ought to integrate citations, where appropriate.