Quantitative Analysis I Research Paper Replication Presentations

This repository contains replication files for two academic research papers used in Bentley University's Quantitative Analysis I (Quant 1) course. Each folder includes:

• A copy of the original academic paper
• SPSS syntax files (.sps)
• Data files (.sav)
• Step-by-step replication slides (.pptx)

Description

These replications were completed to reinforce applied statistical techniques using real-world research. The original statistical analysis in each paper has been replicated in IBM SPSS, with clear documentation to support learning.

Papers Included

1. Bazley - Discrimination and Economic Expectations

• Paper: Discrimination and Economic Expectations (Bazley et al., 2023)
• Focus: Examines how experiences of discrimination influence economic expectations.
• Files: SPSS syntax, data, replication steps, and full PDF.

2. Colella - Moral Support and Performance

• Paper: Moral Support and Performance (Colella et al., 2023)
• Focus: Analyzes how moral support impacts athletic performance across different football leagues.
• Files: SPSS syntax, multiple data sets, replication slides, and full PDF.

Purpose

These replications serve as teaching tools for students to:

• Understand applied statistics in published research
• Practice using SPSS for academic replication
• Build skills in data handling, model replication, and statistical interpretation

Contact

Erik Franke
efranke@falcon.bentley.edu
Bentley University Academic Technology Center | Research Assistant