Midterm Assignment

Psyc 540, Marks: 20, Due date: 6th January, 2021

Dear Students, this is a real data file, condensed from a study that was
conducted by Graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology students. The study
was designed to explore the factors that impact on respondents' DV
psychological adjustment and wellbeing. The survey contained a variety of
validated scales measuring constructs that the extensive literature on stress and
coping suggest influence people's experience of stress. The scales measured
self-esteem, optimism, perceptions of control, perceived stress, positive and
negative affect, and life satisfaction. A scale was also included that measured
people's tendency to present themselves in a favorable or socially desirable
manner. The survey was distributed to members of the public in Melbourne,
Australia and surrounding districts. The final sample size was 439, consisting of
42 per cent males and 58 per cent females, with ages ranging from 18 to 82
(mean=37.4).

Download survey.zip

Download PDF of questionnaire and codebook used for survey.zip

(Adobe Reader required)

Download PDF of full questionnaire for survey.zip

(Adobe Reader required)

Download the complete syntax file surveysyntax.sps

Read the file and related resources fully to understand the data set. You are required to prepare a
report that will include both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (correlational analysis,
regression analysis; Multiple and Hierarchical).
 Rubric for Assessment

Descriptive statistics (5 marks)

Frequencies and percentages for categorical variables

Mean and standard deviation for continuous variables

Mention in table form (APA Format)

Table interpretation

Inferential statistics

Correlation analysis (5 marks)

1. Hypothesis

Both null and research

2. Table APA format

3. Interpretation of table
4. Acceptance/rejection of Hypothesis

Regression analysis

Multiple Regression Analysis (5 marks )

1. Hypothesis

(Both null and research)

2. Table APA format

3. Interpretation of table
4. Acceptance/rejection of Hypothesis

Hierarchical Regression Analysis (5 marks)

1. Hypothesis

(Both null and research)

2. Table APA format

3. Interpretation of table
4. Acceptance/rejection of Hypothesis

Important Instructions:
 The assignment must be typed, text Times New Roman and font size 12 must be
used.
 1 Double line spacing should be used throughout the paper.
2 The document should be left justified.
3 Use a cover page and ensure that your names, roll number, instructor’s name and
course details are mentioned.
4 In case you refer a book or an electronic resource, do provide citation and
references.
5 Write in your own words. Any form of cheating and plagiarism will result in a zero
being given and required disciplinary action, such as an F in the course.
6 2 marks (per day) will be deduced in the case the assignment is not submitted on
time. No excuses will be entertained.
7 Please edit and proofread your assignment before submitting.
Good Luck

Dr Saima Majeed