Statistics

Business Statistics Coursework

Analysing Data for the Academic staff in the UK Higher Institution

SECTION A

1 .For allquestions in SECTION AONLY, use the data contained in the file‘data A – 201701 coursework – All staff UK Higher Institution’, which gives information on the academic staff in United Kingdom Higher Education providers by academic contract marker, activity standard occupational classification, mode of employment and sex 2013/14 to 2015/16.

It is important to highlight the two data, the procedures for analysing this data, and the representation of data in table and graphic form are essential to the process of identifying actions and initiatives for the academic staff.

Attempt all questions. This coursework constitutes 30% of total mark of the course

1i). Group the data for each year 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16 into an appropriate frequency distribution. You will need to calculate the percentage change among the years. Present this data in table form and then produce line graphs/charts to show the data for eachof full time, part-time academic staff and total figure. You may use the same type of graphs/charts for the years. Ensure that each graph/chart is fully labelled. (20 marks)

1ii).Comment on the methods and the results you have used in question i.(10 marks)

1iii).Calculate the descriptive statistics of the datafor the years 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16. Discuss the result and dispersion you would choose to best represent the data.

(15marks)

1iv). Highlight the key points for the non-academic staff in the data for the years.

(10 marks)

Youshouldwritenomorethan 650words in total for SECTION A(only thefirst 650words willbemarked).The table and calculations are not included in the word count.

SECTION B

2.For allquestions in SECTION BONLY, use the data contained in the file‘ data section B 201701 coursework – All staff in UK Higher Institution’, which gives information on the academic staff in United Kingdom Higher Education providers by academic contract marker, activity standard occupational classification, mode of employment and sex 2013/14 to 2015/16.

2 v).Conduct a descriptive statistics for the data, point out the key significant for the data.

(10 marks)

2 vi). Using histogram, identify the modal class and the Pearson’s coefficient of skewness of the data section B? (10 marks)

2 vii).Plot a line graph for the academic staff in UK higher institution for the years and highlight the data.(10 marks)

2 viii).Provide a clear summary and conclusion fromboth sets of datain section A & B.(15 marks)

Youshouldwritenomorethan 350words in total for SECTION B(only thefirst 350words willbemarked).The table and calculations are not included in the word count.

The work should be word processed 1 line spaced with (approx.) 2.5 cm margins, 12 front line all round.

Your essay should:

· Not materially exceed 1,000 words (excluding charts, graphs, tables and reference)

· Be written in plain style, using subheadings and lists where appropriate.

· Be properly referenced acknowledging all the sources you have used, and only the sources you have used, in the body of the text and at the end in a section headed “References”

· Include evidence of locating and reading sources beyond the suggested initial reading

This is an Individual assignment. Students are reminded that the definition of plagiarism includes claiming another person’s work as your own; for example through inadequate references of sources of material used (including internet sources). Direct quotations must be enclosed in quotations marks and referenced. Using other people’s ideas requires a reference even if a direct quote is not included.

General criteria applicable to essays, reports and aspects of projects and dissertations

70+ As below plus: · Excellent work – able to express an original reasoned argument in a lucid manner by reviewing and critiquing a wide range of material. Original, critical thinking based on outstanding insight, knowledge and understanding of material. Material contributes to current understanding and is of potentially publishable quality in terms of presentation and content · Wide reaching research showing breadth and depth of sources

60 – 69 As below plus · Clear, balanced coherent critical and rigorous analysis of the subject matter. Detailed understanding of knowledge and theory expressed with clarity · Extensive use of relevant and current literature to view topic in perspective, analyse context and develop new explanations and theories

50 -59 As below plus: · Detailed review and grasp of pertinent issues and a critical contextual overview of the literature. · Thorough knowledge of theory and methods and uses this to underpin arguments and conclusions. · Confidence in understanding and using literature

40 – 49 As below plus · Demonstrates grasp of key concepts and an ability to develop and support an argument in a predominantly descriptive way with valid conclusions drawn from the research · Familiarity with key literature which is dated and presented according to convention · Logical and clear structure, well organised with good use of language and supporting material

0 – 39 FAIL · Some knowledge of relevant concepts and literature but significant gaps in understanding and/or knowledge. · Little attempts at evaluation, conclusions vague, ambiguous and not based on researched material. Limited or inappropriate research. · Deficits in length, structure, presentation and/or prose.