In This Project You Are Asked To Conduct Your Own Research

In This Project You Are Asked To Conduct Your Own Research Into Two Va

In This Project You Are Asked To Conduct Your Own Research Into Two Va

In this project you are asked to conduct your own research into two variables that interest you. This project will give you an opportunity to apply the skills and techniques you learn in this class and to produce a professional report using appropriate technology. This is a MAJOR, ongoing assignment worth 15% of your grade; the equivalent of one unit exam grade. Your projects will be graded in stages (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) according to provided rubrics. To be successful, you must read and follow instructions carefully, work according to the timeline, and submit work on time, with late penalties applied for submissions after the deadline.

A project is considered “submitted” when it is available for the professor to view on Canvas. No credit is given after 5 days late. Students may still submit later parts if their topic has been approved and they have collected data. Points may be deducted for incomplete parts.

Write clearly using appropriate terminology and accurate mathematical notation, adhering to college-level standards in grammar. Seek help from the Writing Center if needed. Submit a neat, professional report typed using your preferred word processor, including printouts and diagrams from software or technology used. Embedded graphs or charts and computer printouts are required; hand-drawn graphs are not acceptable. Use caution with Excel, as it may not always follow accepted statistical practices.

Original work is expected. For students repeating the course, create a new project with different variables. You may consult resources for general advice but your write-up must be your own work.

You may seek help from your instructor, tutors, classmates, or the internet for guidance, but computations, explanations, and diagrams must be your own. Submissions should be in PDF or Word format via Canvas. VeriCite will check for plagiarism; your work must be original.

To excel on this project, go beyond the minimum requirements. The project involves multiple parts: Part 1 (proposal), Part 2, and Part 3 (data collection and analysis). Follow the specific instructions for each part and submit on time to avoid late penalties.

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Part 1: Research Proposal

For this project, choose two quantitative variables that you suspect may be related. Develop a short survey to gather data from at least 20 participants, focusing on these variables. The survey should include questions that measure each variable clearly and accurately. For example, if you are exploring the relationship between hours studied and GPA, your questions might be:

  • How many hours do you study for your math class per week?
  • What is your current GPA?

In your proposal, cover the following sections:

  1. Introduction: Describe the variables you will collect data on. Explain your hypothesis about their relationship and which variable might influence the other. Discuss why this research is important or interesting.
  2. Population: Specify the population you intend to survey, such as all college students or students from a specific institution. Address any ethical considerations, such as confidentiality, honesty, and consent, and how you will manage them.
  3. Quantitative Variables: Clearly identify the two variables in terms of measurable quantities, for example, cups of coffee per day and hours of sleep, or hours of exercise per month and weight loss in lbs.
  4. Materials: Include the actual survey questions you plan to use.

Submit your completed proposal as a PDF or Word file via Canvas. Your proposal must be approved by your instructor before proceeding to the next phase. This approval ensures you are ethically compliant and your approach is suitable for data collection.

Evaluation Criteria

Your proposal will be graded on clarity, completeness, relevance, and correctness of the responses. It should be well-organized and understandable, sufficient to proceed with data collection. Remember, ethical considerations are essential, and your design should respect participant confidentiality and voluntary participation.

References

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