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Structured External Assignment MAT308/MAT312 Statistics Purpose: The Structured External Assignment serves to document your understanding of the course material . Understanding how to apply inferential statistics is a cornerstone of this course. Process: Each part of the process MUST be completed PRIOR to completing the next part of the process. 1. Topic Approval , Date Due: Week 4 “A statistical study seeks to answer some question.” (Warren, Denley & Atchley, 2014, p. 19). Each student will select a unique question that they would like to answer. Each question will be answered by collecting, organizing and analyzing data using methods learned in this class , specifically, linear regression or hypothe sis testing must be used . That question may pertain to personal interests or career. Projects may not have duplicate topics. Project topics will be approved in the order the instructor receives them in his or her WilmU instructor’s email account. The f ollo wing list is meant to stimulate ideas. These topics may not be used by students. Sample ideas: 1. Does the number of customers waiti ng in line depend on day ? (Chi -square test. Chp 10) 2. Does a specific method of learning improve grades? (Hypothesis tes t for mean. Chp 10) 3. Does the wait time at one traffic light vary significantly from the standard wait time? (Hypothesis test for variation, Chp 10) 4. Does summer training reduce fall sports injuries? (Compare proportions between two sets of data. Chp 11) 5. Do es the level of education earned affect money earned? (Regression analysis with r -value . Chp 12 ) 2. Written Project Proposal : Date due: Week 7 Each student will provide a written , typed project proposal to the instructor. In this proposal, state the following: 1. your research question, 2. your methods for collecting data, specify your method of sampling, 3. your methods for displaying your data, specify the graphs you will use. 4. your method of analyzing data, such as linear regression or hypothesis test. Proposals must be resubmitted to improve grade if “exemplary status” was not achieved. Grading Scale for Project Proposal: Exemplary 9-10 Accomplished 6-8 Developing 3-5 Beginning 0-2 All clearly stated: question, m etho d for collecting data, m ethod for organizing da ta into graphs/charts, method of analysis. All addressed, but may be vague: question, method for collecting data, method for organizing data into graphs/char ts, method of analysis. One area not discussed: question, method for collecting data, method for organizing data into graphs/charts, method of analysis. Two or three areas not discussed: question, method for collecting data, method for organizing data in to graphs/charts, method of analysis. 3. Data Collection and Graph: Date due: Week 12 Rules for data and graph : 1. Data must be publicly available, or, you must have permission in writing to share that data publicly. Sources must be provided. You must be able to calculate the mean, the standard deviation, a proportion or perform linear regression from the data. Do not simply use descriptive statistics calculated by someone else in their study. 2. Data must be unbiased, particularly if you are c ollecting it. Data collection techniques must be provided. 3. No experiments on humans or animals are permitted. 4. You may display your data as circle graphs, bar graphs, scatter plots, histograms, or another graph appropriate for your data. Grading Scale fo r Data Collection: Exemplary 9-10 Accomplished 6-8 Developing 3-5 Beginning 0-2 Data is clearly labeled, source is provided and valid. Graph is well -labeled and accurate displays data. Labeling for data and/or graphs needs clarification, but source is provided and valid. Data is vague and/or inaccuracies in graph, but source is provided and valid. Data is vague and/or inaccuracies in graph, and source is not provided and/or not valid. Products: 4. Written Repor t. MLA or APA Format. a. Introduction: ¼ to ½ page in length. In an interesting manner, describe why you chose your question and why it is relevant. State the population and variables involved. This is a great place to research journals and websites to determine what others ha ve determined about your topic, similar to a literature review, to help establish a rationale for your project. b. Body of Report: 1. Data Collection: Explain how you gathered your data in detail. What was your sampling method? Where did you obtain your data ? What additional resources did you explore for information on your chosen topic? Did you ask an expert in the field? Did you reference a book or encyclopedia? Did you use the internet? How did you avoid bias? Document these sources properly. 2. Data Organization: Organize your data in attractive graphs/charts. Select types of graphs/charts that make your process and conclusions clear. Label your graphs appropriately. Do NOT simply use a graph provided on a website. Make your own graph. 3. Data Analys is: Provide the actual data in your report. Show your calculations for descript ive statistics. Perform hypothesis tests or regression analysis. Assume a level of significance of 0.05. Clearly and concisely explain your methods. 4. Conclusions: Did the data support or contradict your question? Do you have any unanswered questions? c. Bibliography: Minimum of three references. One reference may be your text. You must provide a legitimate source for online data. Written report MA Y NOT BE RESUBMITTED. Note: Written report must be submitted to Safe Assign in Blackboard for analysis for plagiarism. The Rubric for Written Report is given on next page. Rubric for Written Report: Category Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Points Earned Question relevance (10 points) Question and its relevance thoroughly stated. Question and its relevance stated. Question stated. Relevance is vaguely stated. Question stated. No relevance. Data Description (10 points) Population and variables thoroughly defined. Proper terminology used. Population and variables defined. Either population or variables not clearly defined. Population and variables not clearly defined. Data Collection Methods (10 points) Methods for collection and/or sources provided in detail. Proper terminology used. Means for avoiding bias discussed. Methods for collection and/or sources provided . Did not address bias. Methods for collection and/or sources provided, but are vague. Did not discuss bias. Methods for collection and/or sources are poorly addressed or missing. Data Organization (20 points) Data skillfully converted into well -labeled tables and graphs that accurately revealed the relationships among variables. Excellent attention to detail. (Original data is provided .) Data converted into well -labeled tables and graphs that accurately revealed the relationships among variables. (Original data is provided.) Data converted into tables and graphs that revealed the relationships among variables. (Original data is provided .) Data converted into tables and graphs that are partially labeled and may contain erro rs. Or, graphs simply copied from website. Data Analysis (20 points) Accurate descriptive statistics provided. Hypothesis tests include d accurate hypotheses, critical values and calculation s. Regression analysis included accurate linear equations and predictions, correlatio n coefficients and significance . For either situation, conclusion is stated in context. Accurate descriptive statistics provided. Hypothesi s tests include d hypotheses, critical values and calculation s. Regression analysis included linear equati ons and correlation coefficients. Minimal errors. Descriptive statistics provided. Hypothesis tests include d hypotheses, critical values and calculati on s. Regression analysis included linear equati ons and correlation coefficients. Errors and/or missing pieces of information. Quantitative analysis of data provided descriptive and inferential statistics that were inaccurate and inappropriate. Conclusi ons (20 points) Thoughtful judgments and qualified conclusions logically flowed from work. Excellent attention to detail. Logical judgments and conc lusions were made, but were vague. Judg ments and conclusions were made, but unclear as to how they related to the work provided. Judgments and conclusions were inaccurate. Word Flow (5 points) Exceptionally well -written with attention to readability, spelling and grammar. Well -written with attention to readability and spelling. Contains grammatical errors. Report is readable, but contains some grammar and spelling errors. Report is not readable and contains numerous grammar and spelling errors. Resources (5 points) Bibliography contained 3 sources in proper format Bibliography contained 3 sources. Bibliography contained less than 3 sources. No sources were provided . Total Points (100 points) 5. Power Point Presentation. Your power point presentation should be a brief summary that includes the question you are researching, how you conducted your research, a graphical display of your data, the analysis of your data and your conclusions. Your presentation must be 4 to 7 minutes. Practice your presentation to be able to present in this amount of time. Presentati on MAY NOT BE RESUBMITTED. Category Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Organization 5 points max Information presented in logical, interesting sequence . Information in logical sequence . Difficult to follow presentation - student jumps around . Cannot understand presentation - no sequence of information . Screen Design 5 points max Includes a variety of graphics, text, good color choices and animation that exhibits a sense of wholeness. Includes a variety of graphics, text, and good color choi ces . Includes combination s of graphics and text, but difficult to read. Either confusing or cluttered, barren or stark. Oral Presentation Elocution/Eye Contact 5 points max Maintains eye contact and pronounces all terms precisely. All audience members can hear . Maintains eye contact most of the time and pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation . Occasionally uses eye contact, mostly reading presentation.

Audience members have difficulty hearing . Reads with no eye contact and incorrectly pronounces terms. Speaks too quietly . Data Organization 10 points Data skillfully converted into well -labeled tables and graphs that accurately revealed the relationships among variables. Excellent attention to detail. (Original data is provided.) Data converted into well -labeled tables and graphs that accurately revealed the relationships among variables.

(Original data is provided.) Data converted into tables and graphs that revealed the relationships among variables. (Original data is provided.) Data converted into tables and graphs that are partially labeled and may contain erro rs. Or, graphs simply copied from website. Data Analysis 15 points Accurate descriptive statistics provided.

Hypothesis tests include d accurate hypotheses, critical values and calculation s. Regression analysis included accurate linear equations and correlatio n coefficients. Demonstrated thorough understanding of analysis used in context. Accurate descriptive statistics provided.

Hypothesis tests include d hypotheses, critical values and calculation s. Regression analysis included linear equati ons and correlation coefficients. Minimal errors. Demonstrated sufficient understanding of analysis used. Errors and/or missing pieces of information. Demo nstrated insufficient understanding of analysis used. Quantitative analysis of data provided descriptive and inferential statistics that were inaccurate and inappropriate. Demonstrated little understanding of analysis used. Total: 40 points Academic Integrity DIRECTIONS: Read the statement below on academic integrity. Then print your name and write your signature below as indicated. This signifies your understanding and compliance with the instructions for this project. Face to face stude nts: please bring this form to your second class. Online students: please scan this form and send as an email attachment to your instructor during the second week of class. Students of Wilmington University are expected to be honest and forthright in th eir academic pursuits. It is inappropriate conduct to falsify the results of research; use the words, phrases, or ideas of another without proper citation; cheat or attempt to cheat on an assignment or examination; or to aid, assist, or allow another to co mmit an act of academic dishonesty. Acts of academic dishonesty are serious offenses. When a student places his or her name on submitted work, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgement. PLAGIA RISM is defined as: Submitting information without acknowledging the source through complete, accurate, and specific references, including:  Submitting work that includes the words, ideas, or data of another as your own,  Information from the Internet  Work w hich you have previously submitted for other assignments (known as self -plagiarism)  Copying a source verbatim PLAGIARISM NEED NOT BE INTENTIONAL. Students are urged to consult with individual faculty members, department heads, or recognized handbooks in their discipline (located at http://www.wilmu.edu/ssc/writin g.aspx ) if they are in doubt as to whether their work may contain plagiarized material. This should be done before the work is submitted. Plagiarism applies to the use of published and unpublished sources. CHEATING is an act or an attempted act of deceptio n by which the student seeks to misrepresent that he or she has mastered information on an academic exercise. Some examples of cheating include copying from another student’s test paper, allowing another student to copy from your test paper, using unauthor ized notes or books during a test, using crib sheets, using notes or books during a closed book exam, collaborating on home assignments or exams without permission by the instructor, buying or selling exams or papers, any use of electronic/online technolog y such as an iPod, cell phone, or Blackberry or similar device during a test, or unauthorized communication of answers to a test to others. Source: http://www.wilmu.edu/studentlife/acadinteg rity.aspx Plagiarism and/or cheating will resul t in the grade of 0 on this project . It cannot be replac ed or averaged with another project grade. Violations of this agreement as it relates to the Student Code of Conduct will be turned in to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs in accordance with the Academic Integrity Policy. Print your name ______________________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________ ______________