By this time you should be a statistics expert! It is now time to put your new found skills to the test by setting up a research project plan. Remember, when you chose the best employee for the job during our class activity? Which employee will you be? It is time to see if you are the employee for the task. Below are your directions based on the statistical skills that you have learned this semester. Following all directions to successfully complete the project task. This project will be completed as a PowerPoint presentation 10-12 slides. Be creative by using pictures and other creative ideas to present your research project plan.
For this project, complete the following step below:
1. Create a research question with one independent variable and one dependent variable (i.e. Does time of day have a significant impact on academic performance. you cannot use this example as your variables.
2. Identify the IV and the DV of your research question. and academic performance (DV).
3. Review and select a research design from the following: Descriptive , or Correlation .
4. Define and explain the purpose of your chosen research design. Briefly explain how this design will purposeful to your research question.
5. Provide 3 methods on how you will measure your variables (review your data collection options that we discussed at the beginning of the semester. Here are a few hints a test, survey, treatment condition, etc. *Keep in mind that these task will be based on the type of research design you have chosen.
