Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies

Bachelor of Administrative Science (AM228)

ADS511 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & DATA ANALYSIS

Tutorial Hands-on Exercises

SEMESTER MAC-JUL 2022

TITLE EXERCISE 1

MEGAT MUHAMMAD IKHWAN BIN MEGAT

Student 1 ZAINAL ABIDIN
Student 2 MUHAMMAD LUQMANUL HAKIM BIN MOHAMAD
AZRIN
Student 1 ID 2021100825
Student 2 ID 2021125791

KAM2285D
GROUP

DUE DATE 19 APRIL 2022

NAME OF LECTURER MR MOHD NAZIR BIN RABUN

 SPSS EXERCISE 1
Setting-up File

GETTING STARTED
 Be familiar with new environment of SPSS.
 Make sure you have the latest SPSS package (Version 24 for windows)
 You must read Chapter 1 and 2 from the SPSS manual by Coakes (2013).

QUESTION
1. How to set a SPSS data file?
i. To enter data into SPSS, several variables that we have collected must be included to put
into the SPSS. When using the Data View in SPSS, make sure that spreadsheet columns
appear.
ii. Create a multiple-choice variable by creating a variable with two or more set options and
the ability to label the values.
iii. Click the empty cell directly beneath it in the leftmost column. Fill in the value that
corresponds to the variable type in the cell.
iv. Fill in the remaining variables by shifting to the right next empty cell and entering the
appropriate value. Once we've filled out the entire form, we'll be able to go on to the next
step.
v. When we've finished with each data, go down to the next row and fill in the blanks, make
sure each data has an entry for each variable.
vi. Once completed inputting all of the data, start modifying it with SPSS's built-in features.

2. What are variable name and label?

The variable name is a short and less detailed variable. It represents about information the variable
contains and all words describing the values (numbers Variable name is  used to refer to a variable
(column of the data matrix) for all commands dealing with data in SPSS. Variable names must comply
with certain rules such as:
 It must begin with a letter. The remaining characters can be a letter, any digit, a full stop
or the symbols @, #, _ or $
 Cannot end with a full stop or underscore.

 Blanks and special characters (e.g.!, ?, “, and *) cannot be used.

 Must be unique; duplication is not allowed.

 The length of the name cannot exceed 64 bytes.

 Reserved keywords are prohibited from being use as variable names.

 Names are not case sensitive; that is, they can be written in upper or lower case.

The labels for variables are made up of a few words that define what the variable
represents. For example, the variable is about the gender/sex and the label should be male and female.

3. What is value and value label?

Values can be defined as the numbers, which can later be used in formulas while value labels allow
values of variables to be associated with labels. For example the value 1.0 represent for the male while
2.0 represent for the female in term of gender.
 ANALYSIS TO BE PERFORMED

1. Using your questionnaire, identify any two variables each for the following:

 nominal variable: Gender and main types of financial aids

 ordinal variable: Year of study and current academic undertaking

 interval variable: Age

 ratio variable: Current CGPA and How many time did you hear about child abuse cases

around you.

2. Describe the background and demography of the respondents based on the questions/ items
below:

Table 1.1 present the gender of respondent. Based on the results, it shows that majority of the respondent
70 percent were represented by female.

Table 1.1

Gender of Respondent

Variable Frequency Percentage

Gender Male 51 30
Female 119 70
Table 1.2 present the current CGPA of respondent. Based on the results, it shows that majority of the
respondent 91.9 percent got pointer 3.00 and above.

Table 1.2
Current of CGPA

Variables Frequency Percent

Current CGPA 2.98 1 .6
3.07 1 .6
3.10 4 2.4
3.11 4 2.4
3.15 2 1.2
3.20 4 2.4
3.21 3 1.8
3.22 1 .6
3.24 1 .6
3.25 1 .6
3.27 1 .6
3.28 2 1.2
3.29 1 .6
3.32 4 2.4
3.33 2 1.2
3.34 2 1.2
3.38 1 .6
3.40 3 1.8
3.41 3 1.8
3.43 5 2.9
3.44 1 .6
3.45 4 2.4
3.46 1 .6
3.47 1 .6
3.48 5 2.9
3.49 10 5.9
3.50 4 2.4
3.51 3 1.8
3.52 3 1.8
3.53 2 1.2
 3.54 2 1.2
3.56 11 6.5
3.58 1 .6
3.59 7 4.1
3.60 4 2.4
3.61 2 1.2
3.62 3 1.8
3.63 5 2.9
3.64 1 .6
3.65 3 1.8
3.66 2 1.2
3.67 1 .6
3.68 6 3.5
3.69 5 2.9
3.70 6 3.5
3.71 3 1.8
3.72 5 2.9
3.74 1 .6
3.75 2 1.2
3.79 1 .6
3.80 5 2.9
3.81 7 4.1
3.84 1 .6
3.87 5 2.9
3.90 1 .6

Table 1.3 present the main types of financial aid. Based on the results, it shows that majority of the
respondent 89 percent were taking loan.
Table 1.3

Main types of financial aid

Variable Frequency Percentage

Main types of financial aids Scholarship 28 16.5
Saving 4 2.4
Loan 89 52.4
Parent Support 49 28.8

Table 1.4 present the age of the respondent. Based on the results, it shows that majority of
respondent 92.9 percent are 21 years old and above.

Table 1.4
Age

Variables Frequency Percent

Age Less than 21 years old 12 7.1
21 years old and above 158 92.9
Table 1.5 present years of study of the respondent. Based on the results, it shows that majority
of the respondent 89 percent were year 3 and above.

Table 1.5
Years of Study
Variables Frequency Percentage
Years of study Year 1 8 4.7
Year 2 73 42.9
Year 3 and above 89 52.4

Table 1.6 present current academic undertaking. Based on the results, it shows that majority of
the respondent 91.8 percent were represented by degree students.

Table 1.6
Current academic undertaking
Variable Frequency Percentage
s
Current academic undertaking Diploma 14 8.2

Degree 156 91.8

Table 1.7 present on the faculty of respondent. Based on the results, it shows that majority of
the respondent 72.4 percent were represented by FSPPP

Table 1.7
Faculty
Variables Frequency Percentage
Faculty FSPPP 123 72.4
Non-FSPPP 47 27.6
Table 1.8 presents of the how many time did respondent hear about child abuse cases around
them. Based on the results, majority of the respondent 28.2 percent hear about the number of
child abuse cases with 48 respondents.

Table 1.8
Number of child abuse cases
Variables Frequency Percentage
Number of child .00 19 11.2
abuse cases
1.00 23 13.5
2.00 35 20.6
3.00 48 28.2
4.00 16 9.4
5.00 12 7.1
6.00 4 2.4
7.00 1 .6
10.00 7 4.1
20.00 2 1.2
30.00 1 .6
50.00 2 1.2

Table 1.9 presents on whom do respondent report should respondent encounter child abuse
cases. Based on the results, majority of the respondent 81.8 percent will report it to the police.

Table 1.9
To whom you report should you encounter child abuse cases
Variables Frequency Percentage
To whom you report Family 23 13.5
should you
encounter child
abuse cases
Police 139 81.8
Hospital 3 1.8
University 5 2.9
Table 1.10 presents on any formal training to handle child abuse. Based on the results, it
shows that majority of the respondent 75.3 percent said No.

Table 1.10
Any formal training to handle child abuse
Variables Frequency Percentage
Any formal training Yes 11 6.5
to handle child
abuse
No 128 75.3
Don’t know 31 18.2

Table 1.11 present the place of residence. Based on the results, it shows that majority of the
respondent 41.8 percent are from Semi Urban.

Table 1.11
Place of residence
Variables Frequency Percentage
Place of residence Urban 52 30.6
Rural 47 27.6
Semi Urban 71 41.8

Table 1.12 present on information about child abuse. Based on the results, it shows that
majority of the respondent 69.4 percent got information about child abuse from social media.

Table 1.12
Information about child abuse
Variables Frequency Percentage
Information about Newspaper/television 49 28.8
child abuse
Social media 118 69.4
Article/Journal 3 1.8