note from proffessor: After reviewing the directions for Project 1, I realized t
note from proffessor: After reviewing the directions for Project 1, I realized they could be more explicit about the need to analyze data in both split and unsplit forms. I am sure the intention of the person who created the project was for students to analyze the data in both split and unsplit form. This dual assessment approach is crucial as it helps you understand how distribution characteristics might change when the data is considered as a whole versus when it’s segmented by development status. Such insights are vital for selecting the appropriate statistical tests in later analyses, particularly when evaluating the assumptions for tests like the t-test. I have updated the assignment instructions to clarify this requirement. To split your data in SPSS, follow these steps: 1. Go to Analyze -> Descriptive Statistics -> Explore. 2. In the Explore dialogue box, move the “develop” variable into the Factor List. This action will split your data by the categories within that variable.