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Session 7.1 Bivariate Data Analysis
LIS 570 Session 7.1 Bivariate Data Analysis
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Objectives Reinforce concept of standard error and the standard normal distribution (basis of confidence level and confidence interval) Understand different approaches to the analysis of bivariate data Gain confidence in use of SPSS
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Agenda Review Central Limit Theorem
Visualization of “confidence interval” and “confidence level” Overview of bivariate analysis approaches Exploratory data analysis using SPSS
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Shapes of distribution
Normal distribution: symmetrical Bell-shaped curve symmetrical asymmetrical Positively skewed: tail on the right, cluster towards low end of the variable Negatively skewed: tail on the left, cluster towards high-end of the variable Bimodality: A double peak
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Central Limit Theorem The CLT states: regardless of the shape of the population distribution, as the number of samples (N) becomes very large (approaches infinity) the distribution of the sample mean ( m ) is normally distributed, with a mean of µ and standard deviation of σ/(√N).
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Standard Error of the Mean
Standard error of the mean (Sm) Sm = N Standard error is inversely related to square root of sample size To reduce standard error, increase sample size Standard error is directly related to standard deviation When N = 1, standard error is equal to standard deviation S Standard deviation S Total number in the sample
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Inferential statistics - univariate analysis
Interval estimates and interval variables Estimation of sample mean accuracy—based on random sampling and probability theory Standardize the sample mean to estimate population mean: t = sample mean – population mean estimated SE Population mean = sample mean + t * (estimated SE)
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Exercise—sampling distribution
Coin tossing Probability of head or tails—50% Each of you is a “sample” for this activity. Flip the coin 9 times, count the # of times you get a “head”. Live demo:
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Standard Error (for nominal & ordinal data)
Variable must have only two categories (could combine categories to achieve this) SB = PQ N P = the % in one category of the variable Q = the % in the other category of the variable Total number in the sample Standard error for binominal distribution
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Choosing the Statistical Technique*
Specific research question or hypothesis Determine # of variables in question Univariate analysis Bivariate analysis Multivariate analysis Determine level of measurement of variables Choose univariate method of analysis * Source: De Vaus, D.A. (1991) Surveys in Social Research. Third edition. North Sydney, Australia: Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd., p133 Choose relevant descriptive statistics Choose relevant inferential statistics
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Methods of analysis (De Vaus, 134)
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Association Example: gender and voting
Are gender and party supported associated (related)? Are gender and party supported independent (unrelated)? Are women more likely than men to vote republican? Are men more likely to vote democrat?
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Association Correlation Coefficient Cross Tabulation
Association in bivariate data means that certain values of one variable tend to occur more often with some values of the second variable than with other variables of that variable (Moore p.242) Correlation Coefficient Cross Tabulation
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Cross Tabulation Tables
Designate the X variable and the Y variable Place the values of X across the table Draw a column for each X value Place the values of Y down the table Draw a row for each Y value Insert frequencies into each CELL Compute totals (MARGINALS) for each column and row
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Determining if a Relationship Exists
Compute percentages for each value of X (down each column) Base = marginal for each column Read the table by comparing values of X for each value of Y Read table across each row Terminology strong/ weak; positive/ negative; linear/ curvilinear
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Cross tabulation tables
Occupation Calculate percent Vote Read Table (De Vaus pp )
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Cross tabulation Use column percentages and compare these across the table Where there is a difference this indicates some association
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Describing association
Strong - Weak Direction Strength Positive - Negative Nature Linear - Curvilinear
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Describing association
Two variables are positively associated when larger values of one tend to be accompanied by larger values of the other The variables are negatively associated when larger values of one tend to be accompanied by smaller values of the other (Moore, p. 254)
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Describing association
Scattergram or scatterplot Graph that can be used to show how two interval level variables are related to one another Y Y Variable A weight X Age Variable B X
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Description of Scattergrams
Strength of Relationship Strong Moderate Low Linearity of Relationship Linear Curvilinear Direction Positive Negative
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Description of scatterplots
Y Y X X Strength and direction Y Y X X
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Description of scatterplots
Y Y Nature X X Strength and direction Y Y X X
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Correlation Correlation coefficient—number used to describe the strength and direction of association between variables Very strong = .80 through 1 Moderately strong = .60 through .79 Moderate = .50 through .59 Moderately weak = .30 through .49 Very weak to no relationship 0 to .29 -1.00 Perfect Negative Correlation 0.00 No relationship 1.00 Perfect Positive Correlation
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Correlation Coefficients
Nominal Phi Cramer’s V Ordinal (linear) Gamma Nominal and Interval Eta
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Correlation: Pearson’s r
Interval and/or ratio variables Pearson product moment coefficient (r) two interval variables, normally distributed assumes a linear relationship Can be any number from 0 to -1 : 0 to 1 (+1) Sign (+ or -) shows direction Number shows strength Linearity cannot be determined from the coefficient e.g.: r =
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Summary Bivariate analysis crosstabulation
X - columns Y - rows calculate percentages for columns read percentages across the rows to observe association Correlation and scattergram: describe strength and direction of association
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