For this assignment, please use the file titled Riverton Youth Survey Univariate Output. This is a Word file with complete data analysis output from SPSS. You will draw heavily on chapter 11 in the textbook. You will also want to revisit the section of chapter 9 on level of measurement (pages 250-253).

You may need to refer to the video tutorial for additional info on the variables in the survey that will help you identify the level of measurement being used.

To complete the assignment, select three different variables from this file measured at different levels (for example, one nominal, one ordinal, and one ratio variable). For each variable describe in narrative form the appropriate statistics that can be used to describe the data related to this variable. Specify which measures of central tendency apply (mean, median, mode) and list their values for your variable, which (if any) measures of dispersion or variability apply (minimum value, maximum value, range, standard deviation) and list their values for your variable. Be sure to explain your reasoning.

Note that the computer-generated output will give you a lot of information that does not make sense given the level of measurement (for instance, you would not report the mean for a nominal variable). You need to sort through the output to decide what to use.

Also, graphically present the data for the three variables that you have chosen. You do not need to create graphs yourself; you can simply copy and paste the graphs or charts from the output file in Word into your paper (you do not need to provide a citation). You will need to sort through the graphics in the output file and decide what to use, as it contains graphics that are not appropriate for the given level of measurement (e.g., you would not present a histogram for a nominal variable). Write abrief narrative for each of your three variables explaining what the graphic depicts (e.g., "The pie chart for X shows that...") and why it is appropriate for this level of measurement.

Label your variable numerically, provide the descriptive statistics of that variable, provide the graph, and provide the graph narrative. Then move on to your second variable, do the same thing, and then to your final variable. You do not need a titlepage, abstract, or other features of a typical paper. Be sure to include your name and completeall sections of the assignment.