Statistical Analysis: E-cigarette Impact on Tobacco Consumption (SPSS)

This report presents an analysis of e-cigarette usage and its impact on tobacco consumption, utilizing the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) for data analysis. The study investigates the frequency of e-cigarette use and its correlation with the discontinuance of tobacco smoking. Various statistical tools, including frequency analysis, percentages, and correlation, are applied to examine consumer behaviors and preferences. The report includes interpretations of tables, pie charts, and correlation analyses, revealing insights into the reasons for e-cigarette use, the perceived health effects, and the potential for quitting tobacco cigarettes. Findings indicate a positive relationship between e-cigarette use and quitting tobacco, with many users considering e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative. The report also explores factors influencing e-cigarette usage, such as nicotine levels, flavor options, and price, providing a comprehensive overview of the e-cigarette market and its impact on tobacco consumption habits.

SPSS Variable data
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
Analysis and evaluation...................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................16
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INTRODUCTION
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) is one of the most popular statistical tools that
help investigators and research analysts to analyse and evaluate gathered information. Through
using this tool, individual can apply different statistical techniques and methods like descriptive
statistics, regression, correlation, ANOVA, t-test and other suitable tool and find results for the data
analytical purpose. The present report aims to analyze the use of e-cigarette and its effect on
consumption of tobacco containing products by the consumers. In the report, various statistical tools
will be applied to conduct the study thoroughly and in detail. With the help of this, investigator can
determine the frequency of person who use e-cigarette and also will be able to determine its impact
on discontinuance of smoking.
Analysis and evaluation
Q.1
Smoking
Status.
Are
you?
Q 2. How
often do
you use
an e-
cigarette?
Q 3. How
many
tobacco
cigarettes
do you
smoke
per day?
Q.8 Before
using e-
cigarettes
did you
ever
attempt
quitting
previously?
5.1 It
provided a
way to quit
tobacco
smoking
completely
by using
EC as a
stepping
stone.
5.2 I
wanted a
healthier
way of
continuing
to enjoy
nicotine
5.3 I
wanted a
nicotine
alternative
to use in
places
where
tobacco
cigarettes
are
banned
5.4 I
wanted to
join in
with my
friends
and
family
that were
using e-
cigarettes
5.5 I
wanted to
experience
the
different
flavouring
options
N Valid 96 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Missing 0 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
Mean 3.92 2.57 2.29 1.14 4.57 4.29 3.00 1.64 3.14
Median 4.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 3.00
Mode 5 2 2 1 5 4a 3 1 1a
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6.1 They
produce
no
distinct
odour
6.2 They
have less
effect on
my sense
of taste
than
tobacco
cigarettes.
6.3 They
have less
effect on
my sense
of smell
than
tobacco
cigarettes.
6.4 The
second
hand
smoke is
less
harmful
than
tobacco
cigarettes
6.5 They
are less
of a fire
risk than
tobacco
cigarettes
6.6 They
are
cheaper
than
smoking
tobacco
cigarettes
6.7 They
can be
used in
some
places
where
smoking
tobacco
cigarettes
are
banned
6.8 They
are
considered
less
harmful to
health
than
tobacco
cigarettes
7.1The
amount
of
nicotine
it
releases
when
used
N Valid 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Missing 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
Mean 3.71 3.79 3.50 4.21 3.21 2.71 3.43 4.00 3.64
Median 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.00
Mode 3 5 4 4 3 3 5 4 5
7.2The
frequency that
the cartridge or
liquid needs
replacing/refillin
g
7.3The
ability to
satisfy
nicotine
cravings
7.4The
price of
the e-
cigarette
7.5The
design of
the e-
cigarette,
its style
and how
it looks
7.6The
packaging
that the e-
cigarette
is
presented
in
7.7The
range of
flavors that
are
available to
be used
with the
e-cigarette
7.8The
price of
the refill
cartridges
or e-
liquids
7.9The option to
buy e-liquids in
bulk size
containers
N Valid 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Missing 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
Mean 3.86 4.43 2.86 3.00 2.21 4.07 3.79 3.36
Median 3.50 5.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.50 3.00
Mode 3 5 3 3 3 5 3 2a
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Q.11 Are
you
considering
quitting
tobacco
cigarettes?
Q.12 Have
you ever
tried e-
cigarettes?
Q 13.
Which of
the
following
would
encourag
e you use
to e-
cigarettes
to reduce
the
number of
tobacco
cigarettes
you
smoke or
to aid
quitting
altogether.
Q.15 Did
you use
e-
cigarettes
to help
you quit
smoking?
Q.19 Are
you
male or
female?
Q.20
What
age
group
are you
in?
Q.21
What is
the
highest
level of
education
you have
attended
?
Q.22 How
would you
best describe
your current
type of
employment?
N Valid 20 21 7 18 0 96 96 96
Missing 76 75 89 78 96 0 0 0
Mean 1.30 1.57 2.14 1.78 3.38 4.20 10.81
Median 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 9.00
Mode 1 2 1 2 3 3 4
Frequency table:
Q.1 Smoking Status. Are you?
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
An e-cigarette only user 2 2.1 2.1 2.1
A user of both tobacco cigarettes
and e-cigarettes 12 12.5 12.5 14.6
A tobacco cigarette only smoker 21 21.9 21.9 36.5
An x-smoker 18 18.8 18.8 55.2
Never smoked 43 44.8 44.8 100.0
Total 96 100.0 100.0
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Interpretation: According to the results, it has been observed that very high proportion of
the user replied that they never smoked any tobacco containing products. While, 21 are the user of
tobacco cigarette and 18 are an x-smoker. Thus, results revealed that very high proportion of the
selected sample do not consume tobacco products.
Q 3. How many tobacco cigarettes do you smoke per day?
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
None 1 1.0 7.1 7.1
1-10 per day 8 8.3 57.1 64.3
11-20 per day 5 5.2 35.7 100.0
Total 14 14.6 100.0
Missing System 82 85.4
Total 96 100.0
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Interpretation: Table presents that very on average, 1-10 tobacco cigarettes is consumed by
the people each day, while only 8 people utilize 11-20 cigarettes per day.
5.1 It provided a way to quit tobacco smoking completely by using EC as a stepping stone.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
Important 6 6.3 42.9 42.9
Very Important 8 8.3 57.1 100.0
Total 14 14.6 100.0
Missing System 82 85.4
Total 96 100.0
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Interpretation: Above pie graph concluded that 8 respondents replied that consumption of
e-cigarette helps them to quit tobacco smoking completely.
5.2 I wanted a healthier way of continuing to enjoy nicotine
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
No strong view 2 2.1 14.3 14.3
Important 6 6.3 42.9 57.1
Very Important 6 6.3 42.9 100.0
Total 14 14.6 100.0
Missing System 82 85.4
Total 96 100.0
Interpretation: Out of 100 respondents, it has been founded that many of the users are
satisfied with the statement that e-cigarette provides a healthier way to them to enjoy nicotine
consumption.
5.3 I wanted a nicotine alternative to use in places where tobacco cigarettes are banned
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
Not important at all 4 4.2 28.6 28.6
No strong view 5 5.2 35.7 64.3
Important 2 2.1 14.3 78.6
Very important 3 3.1 21.4 100.0
Total 14 14.6 100.0
Missing System 82 85.4
Total 96 100.0
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Interpretation: From the investigation, it has been examined that many of the respondents
have no strong view about this statement, that they can use e-cigarette when tobacco products are
banned.
5.4 I wanted to join in with my friends and family that were using e-cigarettes
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
Not important at all 8 8.3 57.1 57.1
Not very important 3 3.1 21.4 78.6
No strong view 3 3.1 21.4 100.0
Total 14 14.6 100.0
Missing System 82 85.4
Total 96 100.0
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Interpretation: Pie graph indicated that out of the respondents, many replied that it is not
important for them to drink e-cigarette with their friends and family members as in the research, 8
customers replied this.
5.5 I wanted to experience the different flavouring options
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
Not important at all 4 4.2 28.6 28.6
No strong view 4 4.2 28.6 57.1
Important 2 2.1 14.3 71.4
Very Important 4 4.2 28.6 100.0
Total 14 14.6 100.0
Missing System 82 85.4
Total 96 100.0
Interpretation: Graph observed that it is not very important for them to enjoy different
flavoring option of e-cigarette.
6.4 The second hand smoke is less harmful than tobacco cigarettes
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
No strong view 1 1.0 7.1 7.1
Important 9 9.4 64.3 71.4
Very Important 4 4.2 28.6 100.0
Total 14 14.6 100.0
Missing System 82 85.4
Total 96 100.0
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Interpretation: Presented graph demonstrates that the main reason for using e-consumption
is it is comparatively less harmful than tobacco or nicotine containing products.
Q.11 Are you considering quitting tobacco cigarettes?
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
Yes 15 15.6 75.0 75.0
No 4 4.2 20.0 95.0
3 1 1.0 5.0 100.0
Total 20 20.8 100.0
Missing System 76 79.2
Total 96 100.0
Interpretation: Out of these result, it can be seen that 15 consumers wish to quit the use of
tobacco cigarettes whereas only 4 replied that they will continue use it.
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Q.12 Have you ever tried e-cigarettes?
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
Yes 9 9.4 42.9 42.9
No 12 12.5 57.1 100.0
Total 21 21.9 100.0
Missing System 75 78.1
Total 96 100.0
Interpretation: Large number of respondents replied that they have not tried e-cigarettes as
in the given case, 12 respondents replied this whereas only 9 replied that they used e-cigarette.
Q.20 What age group are you in?
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
18 - 25 12 12.5 12.5 12.5
20 - 35 18 18.8 18.8 31.3
46 - 55 24 25.0 25.0 56.3
55 - 65 17 17.7 17.7 74.0
More than 65 14 14.6 14.6 88.5
6 11 11.5 11.5 100.0
Total 96 100.0 100.0
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