What Is the Advantage of Using SPSS Over Calculating Statistics

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Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of using SPSS over calculating statistics by hand?

• A) Quantitative data analysis is so complex today it is essential to use a stats package.
• B) It reduces the chance of making errors in your calculations.
• C) It equips you with a useful transferable skill.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement in statistical hypothesis testing that assumes no effect or no difference between phenomena or populations.

Level of Risk

The probability or chance of experiencing harm or loss.

One-sample Z-test

A statistical test used to determine whether there is a significant difference between the mean of a sample and a known or hypothesized population mean.

Mean of a Sample

The average value obtained by dividing the sum of all observations in a sample by the number of observations.