Data Analysis

Statistics Term Project Rubric Based on ASA guidelines

The purpose of this project is to get your hands dirty working with real data. If you have a data set that is appropriate to use from your own work experience, please feel free to do so. If not, there are numerous free data sources covering a wide variety of topics. Two excellent starting points are https://www.data.gov/ and https://www.kaggle.com/datasets (You will need to register to access Kaggle data, but it’s free).

The finished product, or deliverable, is a 2-3 page report along with a spreadsheet containing the data you used in your project. The report will need to include the following elements: 1) A clear definition of the question you are trying to answer, 2) Some type of graph, table, or chart that summarizes or explains what you are investigating, 3) Analysis of the data using the methods we have discussed in class, or some other method that you have discussed with me, 4) A conclusion that answers the “So what?” question. The report should look neat and professional. You are under no obligation to use Excel or R.

Element Description Points Statistical Question Question is clearly stated, focused, and interesting 25 Data Display Appropriate, well-labeled, accurate displays of the

data 30

Data Analysis Analysis of the data is accurate, thorough, and appropriate Need to check assumptions of inferential procedure

50

Conclusion Conclusion provides a clear answer to the statistical question that is consistent with the data analysis

30

Overall Presentation Attractive, well-organized, well-written project report 15 Total 150