Hypothesis

MATH 201

Question 1. Create one research question and select a data set to test your research question. Your

research question should be one of the two types outlined in “Data and Research Questions.” Note that the

data set should align with the research question and contains at least 20 observations. State the research

question and data source. (40 %)

Research question: Has rhino poaching increased over time?

Data source: https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/number-of-rhinos-poached

Question 2. Identify the variable to test your research question. (10 %)

The research question will be tested using correlation and regression analysis

Question 3. Using JMP, calculate descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, and five number

summary) of your data set. If your research question is to compare the mean of two groups, calculate the

descriptive statistics for each group’s data set. Refer to JMP Learning Library, Histograms, Descriptive

Stats and Stem and Leaf (video or one-page guide). (15%)

Question 4. Using JMP, create a histogram(s) with your data. If your research question is to compare the

means of two groups, create two histograms (one for each group). Clearly label the x and y-axis. Refer to

JMP Learning Library, Histograms, Descriptive Stats and Stem and Leaf (video or one-page guide). (15

%)

Final Project deliverable 2. Data and research question ● Name:

Question 5. Attach your data set to this report. (10 %)

Year

Number of Rhinos

Poached

1990 14

1992 18

1993 14

1994 27

1995 14

1996 6

1998 12

1999 13

2000 12

2001 9

2002 25

2003 22

2004 10

2005 11

2006 36

2007 13

2008 83

2009 122

2010 333

2011 448

2012 668

2013 1004

2014 1215

2015 1175

2016 1054

2017 1028

Grammar: Read and check grammatical errors before submission. (10 %)