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Recall the researcher who investigated the relationship between hours of sleep and reaction times in the Week 4 Application. As a follow up to that study, the researcher wants to conduct a correlation to investigate further if there is a relationship between hours of sleep and reaction time. For this experiment, participants are allowed to sleep as much as they would like (that is, they are not assigned to sleep any specific number of hours). When 20 participants come to their appointment time, they report to the researcher how many hours of sleep they had the previous night. The researcher then tests their reaction times. You can find the data for this Assignment in the Weekly Data Set forum found in the Discussions area of the course navigation menu.

To complete this Assignment, submit your answers to the following. Use SPSS to determine if amount of sleep is related to reaction time.

1. Before computing the correlation, state the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis in words (not formulas).
2. Based on the hypotheses you stated, explain whether the researcher should conduct a one-tailed or two-tailed test.
3. Identify the correlation coefficient (r) for this data set using SPSS and report it in your answer document.
4. State the degrees of freedom and explain how you calculated it by hand.
5. Identify the p value using SPSS and report it in your answer document.
6. Explain whether the researcher should retain or reject the null hypothesis.
7. Are the results statistically significant? Explain how you know.
8. Explain what the researcher can conclude about the relationship between amount of sleep and reaction times. Include a description of the direction and strength of the relationship.

Be sure to fully explain the rationale for your answer to each question, including evidence from the text and Learning Resources.

Provide an APA reference list

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As a counselor, being competent and familiar with risk assessment is essential to the therapeutic process; both in giving a client’s context related to treatment of their psychological symptoms and in helping the clinician prioritize short- and long-term treatment outcomes. This assignment contains three parts, as identified and described below. Please complete each part with a combined essay of 950-1,700 words.

Part 1: Write a 300-700-word scenario that involves a client that you believe requires a risk assessment. 

Part 2: Write a 150-250-word summary, discussing specific behaviors that lead you to create a risk assessment.

Part 3: Write a 500-750-word summary, discussing how you would assess the client. Include the following in your discussion:

1. Questions you would ask to determine the client’s level of risk
2. Protocol you would follow based on the client’s answers, including documentation
3. Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard:

5.C.2.b. Etiology, nomenclature, treatment, referral, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

24) Establish rapport, including management of crisis situations and determination of need for additional professional assistance.

26) Screen for alcohol and other drug toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, aggression or danger to others, and potential for self-inflicted harm or suicide.

70) Describe and document treatment process, progress, and outcome.

87) Apply crisis management skills.

94) Describe and summarize client behavior within the group for the purpose of documenting the client’s progress and identifying needs/issues that may require modification of the treatment plan.