Data decisions
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Assignment Template
The Foundations of Dat-Driven Decisions
Name: ADD YOUR NAME
1. You would like to determine whether eating before bed influences sleep patterns. List each of the seven steps for conducting a statistical study.
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2. Explain what you would do to complete each step.
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3. Then, answer the questions below.
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What is your hypothesis? |
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What type of data (quantitative or categorical) will you be looking for? What are some examples? |
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What methods would you use to gather information? Which sampling method would you use and why? |
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How would the results of the data influence decisions you might make about eating and sleeping? |
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How would we know if the results of the study are valid and reliable? |
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What questions would you ask to find out more about the quality of the data? |
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Why is it important to gather and report valid and reliable data? |
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