The University Requires That You Complete An Ability Project

The university requires that you complete an ability project for thisc

The university requires that you complete an ability project for this course and submit it on your myeFolio account upon its completion. It will be comprised of detailed answers and analyses of several (precisely, 10, so you don't lose too many points for doing a problem incorrectly) textbook problems. All data sets are available for download from the textbook's website. (Its link is in the syllabus.) You should use one worksheet for each problem and no more. Include a one/two-paragraph summary for every problem to explain what your answers mean and the significance of the problems. (For example, steps 4 and 5 of the book example on page 447 of the text.) You will select five problems from the following problems (due 7/20): Chapter 10: 70, 72, 74, 76 Chapter 11: 30, 32, 34, 36 7 questions in megastat & test is due in Excel & megastat due in 8 hour You're welcome to do two additional problems for each part for extra credit. Each of these additional problems is worth a maximum of 10

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This assignment requires completing a data analysis project based on textbook problems, with detailed solutions and interpretative summaries. You are mandated to select five problems from specified chapters, complete each in a separate worksheet, and prepare comprehensive explanations about the significance of your findings. Additionally, there are opportunities for extra credit by solving up to two additional problems per section. The project involves downloading data sets, performing statistical analyses using Excel and MegaStat, and submitting your work through your myeFolio account by the specified deadline.

Specifically, you will choose five problems from the designated list, which includes four problems from Chapter 10 (numbers 70, 72, 74, 76) and four from Chapter 11 (numbers 30, 32, 34, 36). The coursework includes executing statistical tests and analyses in Excel, utilizing MegaStat, and documenting the process. For each problem, a detailed answer must be accompanied by a concise summary explaining the meaning and relevance of the results, similar to the step-by-step example provided in the textbook (see pages 447, steps 4 and 5). The entire project is due by July 20, with a strict submission deadline. Furthermore, seven questions involving MegaStat and testing are to be completed within Excel and MegaStat software within 8 hours.

Extra credit is available for solving additional problems beyond the five core questions; each extra problem completed correctly can earn up to 10 points. Students are encouraged to utilize all resources, including the textbook's website for data sets, to ensure precise analysis. The project emphasizes not only obtaining the correct statistical outcomes but also interpreting what these results imply in practical terms. Your submissions should be well-organized, clearly labeled, and thoroughly explained, demonstrating both technical competence and understanding of the statistical concepts involved.

References

  • Triola, M. F. (2018). Elementary Statistics (13th Edition). Pearson Education.
  • Gill, J., & Johnson, P. (2010). Research Methods for Managers. Sage Publications.
  • Agresti, A., & Finlay, B. (2009). Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences. Pearson.
  • SPSS and MegaStat tutorials available at the official websites.
  • Excel Data Analysis Tutorials, Microsoft Office Support.
  • StatQuest with Josh Starmer. (2021). YouTube channel with statistical explanations.
  • Kirk, R. E. (2013). Experimental Design: Procedures for the Behavioral Sciences. SAGE Publications.
  • Ott, R. L., & Longnecker, M. (2010). An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis. Brooks/Cole.
  • Rumsey, D. J. (2016). Statistics For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Data sets obtained from the textbook’s designated website for coursework purposes.

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