Part 1—Mediation in SPSS To prepare Review the datasets pr

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Part 1—Mediation in SPSS To prepare Review the datasets provided.Construct a research question based on one of those datasets. Based on the research question you created, complete the following tasks: Fit a multiple regression model, using two or more independent variables. Think about whether or not the model will meet assumptions.Fit the model, testing for mediation between two key variables.Analyze the output, determining whether mediation was statistically significant and how to interpret that result.Reflect on possible implications of social change.Write a 1- to 2-paragraph analysis in APA format that includes your data output and addresses each of the tasks listed above. Be sure to include your data output with your analysis. Part 2—Article Critique For this Assignment, you will critically evaluate a scholarly article related to mediation. Use the following article that is available in full text through the Walden Library databases for your critical evaluation assignment: The Role of Academic Self-Efficacy as a Mediator Variable between Perceived Academic Climate and Academic Performance Author(s): Abd-Elmotaleb, Moustafa; Saha, Sudhir K. Source: Journal of Education and Learning, v2 n3 p117-129 2013. 13 pp. Wk 3 Mediation.pdf Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the research you found in the Walden Library that includes responses to the following prompts: Why did the authors use mediation in their multiple regression model?Do you think mediation is the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?Did the authors display the results in a figure or table?Does the results table stand alone? In other words, are you able to interpret the study from it? Why or why not?