Assignment Instructions Mini- Study Part I In this course you will conduct a min

Assignment Instructions
Mini- Study Part I
In this course you will conduct a mini study. You will survey 50 people through any method you choose to find out information on your topic. You will then calculate the statistics for your data. It is important to remember your mini study should use quantitative values since this is a statistics course so you can complete the required calculations. When you pick a topic, make sure it is something people are comfortable answering and that you only use adults. Complete this worksheet and then begin your survey once it is graded so that you can write up your results in Module 7.
ItemDescription
1State your topic
2Who is the population for your claim? Justify your statement.
3What question(s) will you ask in your survey to gather data on your claim? Explain the rationale for each question.
4What variables will be in your study? What type of variable are they (ordinal, nominal, discrete, continuous, etc)?
5Where will you post your survey and how will it reach your target population? (Facebook, email, in person, etc)
6How will you collect your data? (Survey Monkey, Facebook Question, By hand/Excel, etc)
7What type of sampling method will you use? Justify your choice and cite a reference supporting your decision.
8What 2 types of graphs that you have learned about are the most appropriate for your data? Justify your statement and cite a reference supporting your decision.
*Hint: think about if your data may have outliers, is quantitative, is categorical vs interval, etc.
9What 8 descriptive statistics that you have learned about are the most appropriate for your data? Justify your statement and cite a reference supporting your decision. *Hint: think about if the data has outliers, is quantitative, is categorical vs interval, etc. *Note: if you have more than one survey question you can count statistics on EACH*
Length/Formatting Instructions
Length2 Pages
Font12 point , Calibri Font, no more than 1″ margins
Program/File TypeSubmit in Word
AttachmentsShould be pasted into the Word document if possible.
Referencing systemAPA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet.
For examples of correct citations, visit the following link:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
File NameLast Name_ First Name_ MA260_ M4
M4 Assignment Grading Rubric
Your work will be evaluated on the following criteria:
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
Topic and population20 points
Student provides a clear topic with an appropriate population that is supported with a clear rationale.
16 points
Student provides a clear topic with an appropriate population that is not supported with a clear rationale.
10 points
Student provides a clear topic with an inappropriate population that is not supported with a clear rationale.
4 points
Student does not provide a topic or a population.
Sampling20 points
Student provides a clear rationale for the sampling method with a citation. Student has a detailed plan of questions to ask and a plan for how to survey the sample.
16 points
Student provides a clear rationale for the sampling method without a citation. Student has a detailed plan of questions to ask and a plan for how to survey the sample.
10 points
Student provides a clear rationale for the sampling method without a citation. Student lacks a clear plan of questions to ask and a plan for how to survey the sample.
4 points
Student provides a clear rationale for the sampling method without a citation. Student does not include a plan for how to survey the sample.
Graphical Representations of data20 points
Student clearly describes two graphical representations of data that are appropriate for the variables given with no errors.
16 points
Student clearly describes two graphical representations of data that are appropriate for the variables given with small errors.
10 points
Student clearly describes less than two graphical representations of data that are appropriate for the variables given with some errors.
4 points
Student describes graphical representations that are not appropriate for the given variable types.
Descriptive Statistics20 points
Student clearly describes 8 descriptive statistics that are appropriate for the variables given with no errors.
16 points
Student clearly describes 8 descriptive statistics that are appropriate for the variables given with small errors.
10 points
Student clearly describes less than 8 descriptive statistics that are appropriate for the variables given with some errors.
4 points
Student describes statistics that are not appropriate for the given variable types.
Mechanics – Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling10 points
Student makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
8 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
5 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Format – APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions10 points
The paper is written in proper format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions.
8 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions.
5 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions.
2 points
The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions.