Statistics excel and paper

Final Project:

For the project you will harvest/choose a unique data set. This data set should be used to answer a

specific question. You may use any of the ways discussed so far in class to harvest/scrap a dataset to

address your problem area. Try to be creative! You can look at sites like data.gov, dataworld, World

Bank ,…. or any other relevant source. Use realistic datasets.

Task Description Date

Due

Research

question

Submit your research question. If it needs explanation include 1-2

paragraphs. No two students may have the same question and dataset. 7/19

Data Collection

Submit a clean dataset. This means it should not have any extra text or

code in it. If it should be formatted, keep it organized such as a comma

separated file.

7/19

Project

Organization

1. Show where you get the data from and describe your dataset.

2. Explain your statistical research questions and methods. Apply at

least two

3. Share the conclusion (answer)

Paper Submit a paper summarizing your dataset and the answers to your

research questions 7/21

Excel Files and Analysis Submit the Excel file including the statistical analysis applied to the dataset.

7/20

Guidelines:

• The dataset may not already exist, so scrap it from scratch

• It is ok if you get an inconclusive answer if the data just doesn't show a clear answer. You do

have to prove that your technique and methods were a correct attempt at solving the problem

however.

• Data can be related to any field (financial, educational, agricultural….)

• Data does not have to be “big” you may simply be looking at 1-2 webpages or a small excel

sheet. You will need to get that data analyzed using at least two concepts/statistical methods

we learned in this course and present your findings.