Interpret a Correlation Analysis
For this assignment, you will use the six-step hypothesis testing process (noted below) to run and interpret a correlation analysis using SPSS. The following vignette will inform you of the context for this assignment. A data file is provided in the week’s resources for use in this assignment. Also review the section on Presentation of Statistical Results and Explaining Quantitative Findings in a Narrative Report in the NCU School of Business Best Practice Guide for Quantitative Research Design and Methods in Dissertations.
A manager is interested in better understanding job satisfaction by studying the associations between a number of variables. These variables are age, years of experience, level of education, employee engagement, job satisfaction, and job performance levels.
Part 1
She thinks there is a relationship between job satisfaction and
years of experience
educational level
employee engagement
job performance
State the null and alternative hypotheses.
Identify critical values for the test statistics and state the decision rule concerning when to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis of no relationship.
Run the Pearson correlation analysis and include the correlation matrix in your assignment response.
Report and interpret the correlation coefficient and p-value for each variable paired with job satisfaction.
Explain what decisions the manager might make using these findings.
Part 2
She thinks that younger employees will perform at a higher level, on average.
State the null and alternative hypotheses sets.
Select the significance level.
Select the test statistics and calculate its value.
Identify critical values for the test statistics and state the decision rule concerning when to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Compare the calculated and critical values to reach a conclusion for the null hypothesis.
Explain what decisions the manager might make using these findings.
Length: 4 to 6 pages not including title and reference page
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy
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Correlation Analysis Interpretation
For this assignment, you will use SPSS to execute and interpret a correlation analysis utilizing the six-step hypothesis testing process (described below). The context for this task is described in the accompanying vignette. This task requires the usage of a data file, which is included in the week’s resources. Also, consult the NCU School of Business Best Practice Guide for Quantitative Research Design and Methods in Dissertations section on Presentation of Statistical Results and Explaining Quantitative Findings in a Narrative Report.
A manager wishes to gain a better knowledge of job satisfaction by investigating the relationships between several variables. Age, years of experience, degree of education, employee involvement, job satisfaction, and job performance levels are the variables.
Part One
She
