This document provides a template for writing a data analysis and application (DAA) report. It outlines the typical sections of a DAA, including an introduction, description of the data, testing of statistical assumptions, research questions and hypotheses, interpretation of results, and conclusions. Sections cover describing variables and sample size, pasting and interpreting SPSS output, stating hypotheses and significance level. The template emphasizes proper APA style formatting of tables, figures, and references.

1. DATA ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION
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DATA ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION
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Data Analysis and Application
< Your Name >
Capella University
[Introduction.] Use this file for all assignments that require
the DAA Template. Although the statistical tests will change
from week to week, the basic organization and structure of the
DAA remains the same. According to the sixth edition of
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association,
the introduction of a manuscript is clearly identified by its
position within it, and therefore does not have a heading to
label it as the introduction. Remove this text and provide a brief
introduction.
Data File Description [one paragraph]
1) Describe the context of the data set. Cite a previous
description if the same data set is used from a previous
assignment. To increase the formal tone of the DAA, avoid

2. first-person perspective “I.” For example, do not write, “I ran a
scatter plot shown in Figure 1.” Instead, write, “Figure 1
shows…” All paragraphs are indented. Your paragraphs will not
be numbered as these are in the template.
2) Specify the variables used in this DAA and the scale of
measurement of each variable.
3) Specify sample size (N).
Testing Assumptions [multiple paragraphs]
1) Articulate the assumptions of the statistical test.
2) Paste SPSS output that tests those assumptions and interpret
them. Properly embed SPSS output where appropriate. Do not
string all output together at the beginning of the section. In
other words, interpretations of figures and tables should be near
(i.e., immediately above or below) where the output appears.
Format figures and tables per APA (6th edition) style and
formatting rules. Refer to the following examples on the next
page.
Figure 1. Scatter plot of IQ scores and ADDSC scores taken
from a Howell (2011) data set.
Figure 1 above shows the negative linear relationship
between…
Table 1 below shows the intercorrelations, means, and
standard deviations of…
Table 1
Intercorrelations, Means, and Standard Deviations for Scores on
IQ, ADDSC, and GPA
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Measure 1 2 3
M SD
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1. IQ --

3. 100.26 12.99
2. ADDSC -.63** --
52.60 12.42
3. GPA .50** -.62** --
2.46 .86
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Note. Intercorrelations taken from a Howell (2011) data set (N
= 88). **p < .01.
3) Summarize whether or not the assumptions are met. If
assumptions are not met, discuss how to ameliorate violations
of the assumptions.
Research Question, Hypotheses, and Alpha Level [one
paragraph]
1)Articulate a research question (or questions) relevant to the
statistical test.
2) Articulate the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis for
the research question(s).
3) Specify the alpha level.
Interpretation [multiple paragraphs]
1) Paste SPSS output for an inferential statistic and report it.
Properly embed SPSS output where appropriate. Do not string
all output together at the beginning of the section. In other
words, interpretations of figures and tables should be near (i.e.,
immediately above or below) where the output appears. Format
figures and tables per APA formatting rules.
2) Report the test statistics. Refer to Warner (2013) “Results”
examples at the end of the appropriate chapter for guidance.
3) Interpret statistical results against the null hypothesis.
Conclusion [two paragraphs]
1) Provide a brief summary (i.e., one paragraph) of the DAA
conclusions.
2) Analyze strengths and limitations of the statistical test.
References

4. Howell, D. C. (2011). Fundamental statistics for the behavioral
sciences. (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
1) Provide references if you include in-text citations. Do not
cite Capella course materials (e.g., instructor notes, handouts,
class announcements, and so on). Only cite primary and
secondary sources (e.g., textbooks and empirical journal
articles). Be sure that your reference page remains on a separate
page.