Statistical Data Analysis Project.

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required to submit a PowerPoint presentation and every member is required to participate in

presentation and discussion.

There will be three tasks in this project. The first task is to select a domain of application and a dataset

to analyze in the purpose of resolving a real-life problem. The second and third tasks are described below.

Project learning outcomes

● Perform statistical analyses that show the depth of student understanding of the

statistical methods relevant to the topic.

● Present complex analyses and draw appropriate conclusions with clarity and accuracy.

● Demonstrate understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of analyzing statistical

data and solving real-life problems.

● Demonstrate an ability to work independently and in a group.

● Work with relatively little guidance and be able to exercise initiative.

Task1:

1. Select one “clean” dataset and propose to analyze the available data variables.

Example of dataset available here: Medical Cost Personal Datasets | Kaggle

2. Answer at least three (3) questions that you propose or make decisions using

statistics and quantitative techniques. Example of questions: Can you accurately

predict insurance costs? Are there any relationships between variables? How are

the objects distributed in the dataset for a given variable?

Task2:

1. Explain the data collected: context, source of data…

2. Describe the data statistically (central tendency, dispersion, distribution, correlation). Use visual

representations of the data.

3. Identify the target population

4. Realize the data reduction or sampling if needed, justify your method.

5. Identify the methods that you will use to answer to the three (3) questions or decisions that you

defined previously (hypothesis testing, regression, forecasting…)

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Task3:

Analyze the out finding of task 2 and build your conclusion.

Final Presentation Outline

Introduction

Goal of the project

Problem or Decision-Making statement

Methodology

Analysis

Conclusion

Report and presentation Grading Rubrics

Criteria \ level of assessment D- Poor (25%) C- Fair (50%) B- Good (75%) A- Excellent

(100%)

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Goal of

Project

(Max: 2

marks)

The goal and/or

motivation is missing

from the report.

The goal and/or

motivation for the

survey or research

project is unclear or

inaccurate and is

missing pertinent

information.

The goal and

motivation for

conducting the survey

or research project is

stated but ambiguous.

Contains some, but

not all, pertinent

information.

The goal and

motivation for

conducting the project

is clearly and

accurately stated and

contains all pertinent

information.

Target

Population

(Max: 2

marks)

The target population is

not identified.

The target

population is

identified but is

inaccurate.

The target population

is identified but is

unclear.

The target population

is clearly and

accurately identified.

Sample and

Method of

Sampling

(Max: 4

marks)

The Sample, method of

sampling and the

analysis of the

appropriateness of both

the sample and method

of sampling are

missing.

Either the Sample or

method of sampling

is missing from the

report. The analysis

of the

appropriateness of

either the sample or

sampling method is

missing or shows

little to no

understanding of the

terms and

procedures.

The Sample and

method of sampling

is identified and

accurate. The analysis

of the appropriateness

of both the sample

and method of

sampling lacks clarity

and/or shows limited

understanding of the

terms and procedures.

The Sample and

method of sampling is

clearly identified and

accurate. An analysis

of the appropriateness

of both the sample and

method is clearly

written and based on a

full understanding of

the terms and

procedures.

Data

Collection

(Max: 4

The data collected and

method of collecting

data are missing from

The data collected

and method of

collecting data are

The data collected

and method of

collecting data are

The data collected and

method of collecting

data are clearly stated

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marks) the report. Analysis is

missing.

stated but unclear

and/or inaccurate.

Visual

representations of

the data are not

noted, and analysis

is missing.

stated but unclear

and/or inaccurate.

Visual

representations of the

data are noted but, the

analysis of the

appropriateness of the

method of

presentation is

missing or lacks

support

and accurate. Visual

representations of the

data are noted and,

analysis of the

appropriateness of the

method of presentation

is clear and supported.

Personal

analysis

(12pts)

Evaluation of the

methods, organization,

statistics and

presentation of data,

along with concerns or

questions are missing

from the report.

Evaluations of the

methods,

organization,

statistics, and

presentation of data

are included but

views are not

supported. No

reference is made to

concerns or

questions

Evaluations of the

methods,

organization,

statistics, and

presentation of data

are included but are

not specific and

poorly supported by

criteria outlined in

textbook and in class.

Concerns and/or

questions are not

specific and/or not

supported.

Evaluation of the

methods, organization,

statistics, and

presentation of data

are clear and supported

by criteria outlined in

textbook and in class.

Concerns and/or

questions are clearly

stated and supported.

Conclusion

(Max: 6

marks)

The conclusion of those

conducting the study is

missing.

The conclusion of

those conducting the

study is inaccurate.

The conclusion of

those conducting the

study is not clearly

stated.

The conclusion of

those conducting the

study is clearly stated

and accurate.

Report [CLO 3.1-V2] Total Mark out of 30

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Group

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(Max: 3

marks)

Slides/Poster seem to

have been cut and

pasted together

haphazardly at the last

minute; numerous

mistakes; speaker not

always sure what is

coming next

Boring slides/Poster;

no glaring mistakes

but no real effort

made into creating

truly effective slides;

Generally good set of

slides/Poster

elements; conveys the

main points well

Very creative slides

carefully thought out

to bring out the main

points of the statistical

analysis.

Main points well

stated and argued.

Individual

grading

(Max: 2

marks)

Mumbles the words,

audience members in

the back can't hear

anything; too many

filler words; distracting

gestures.

Reads most of the

presentation from the

slides or notes with no

eye contact with

audience members;

seems unaware of

audience reactions and

team members.

Low voice,

occasionally

inaudible; some

distracting filler

words and gestures.

Occasional eye

contact with

audience but mostly

reads the

presentation; only

brief responses to

audience questions;

Mainly focused on

his/her portion of the

presentation;

Clear voice, generally

effective delivery;

minimal distracting

gestures, etc., but

somewhat monotone.

Generally aware of

the audience

reactions.

Good team player. Is

interested in the

presentations by the

other team members;

Natural, confident

delivery that does not

just convey the

message but enhances

it.

Keeps the audience

engaged throughout

the presentation,

keenly aware of

audience reactions.

Superb team player.

Goes out of his way to

help the rest of the

team

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Presentation

[CLO 3.1-V2]

Total Mark out of 5

CLO 3.1-V2 Final Mark out of 35