Plan B: Using Nonparametric Models

Plan B: Using Nonparametric Models

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In writing a research proposal, one might optimistically include the more powerful parametric models, such as multiple regression analysis or ANOVA. Since real research is rather messy, one should anticipate that the collected data may not satisfy the assumptions of those statistical models. Therefore, wise researchers include a Plan B—often the use of nonparametric models.

For this discussion, you will use the dataset from Pew Research Internet Project’s survey “May 2010 – Mobile Phones.” Assume you want to know whether there is an association between Internet use and e-mail. Of course, there is but this is for the sake of doing your first chi square.

Complete the following:

• Use Q6a (Do you use the Internet at least occasionally?) and Q6b (Do you send or receive e-mail at least occasionally?) as your variables.
• Examine your variables and take any necessary steps to satisfy the assumptions of chi square.
• State the null and the alternative hypotheses.
• Run the chi square with SPSS and provide statistical conclusions for the model you built.

Follow APA sixth edition statistical writing guidelines in your post.

Do not attach any SPSS output, as you are required to completely describe your work in the discussion area.

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