For your final project, you will write a research report to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned during the course.
The research paper’s topic is your choice but it is subject to my approval. It must include an analysis of data using the statistical concepts and techniques that were covered in the course. You may use existing datasets from a source provided in the STAX 311 supplemental material or from your own independent research. You will not be required to collect your own data for this project.
The most important part of this project is your data analysis. This portion of the project will include your data, analysis, descriptive statistics, visual displays, and show your understanding of statistical applications in order to inform others of your findings.
The organization of the paper should conform to APA style requirements and should follow the following format:
The organization of the paper should conform to APA style requirements and generally should be in the following format:
Title – advises the reader what the research is about
Abstract – a summary of the paper methodology and results
Introduction – a statement of the research problem, literature review and other research findings on the problem
Methodology – how the research was conducted
Analysis & Results – a summary of the descriptive and inferential statistics of the data
Discussion – an interpretation of the results of the study including suggestion for further research and the limitations of your study
References – the bibliographic citations used in the study
