10-1

Overview

The final project for this course is the creation of a Statistical Report. Based on the knowledge obtained in this course and previous course work, you examine the methodology used in collecting and analyzing statistical data. You must select a statistical data source with approval of your instructor. After the data is collected you must analyze and report your findings. Make sure to include topics discussed throughout this course.

The project is divided in to 4 milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules 2, 6, 8, and 10.

Main Elements

The final project will be a Statistical Report that will include the solution data. Be sure to consider a statistical analysis project that applies to a real-life problem or situation. You may need to collect additional data as the course progresses as you will want to complete analysis associated with the content covered in this course. A comprehensive report must include the following elements:

1. Statistical Report

· An overall description of the study

· The data and the means of collection

· The statistical methodology used for analysis of the data

· A summary of the results

2. The Solution Data

· The problem statement

· The analyst statement

The solution data inputs and outputs

Format

Milestone One: Statistical Report: Submit Data Sources Information In 2-4, you will submit your data sources information for approval.

Milestone Two: Statistical Report: Initial Report

In 6-5, you will submit your initial analysis report. The instructor will provide feedback and suggest alternate/additional sources.

Milestone Three: Statistical Report: Rough Draft

In 8-4, you will submit a preliminary rough draft. The instructor will provide feedback and suggest alternate/additional sources.

Milestone Four: Statistical Report: Final Copy

In 10-1, you will submit your final project for review.

Deliverable Milestones