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Project Assignment:
You are to research a topic of your own choice but as a statistician and an economist you must
approach the project by stating a theory, collecting data to test the theory, analyze the data using
statistical methods, and draw a conclusion.
Guidelines:
1. You are to turn in a report that is double-spaced with 12-point font. The report should not be 3 pages of text. In addition, you should have about 2 pages of tables and graphs. The entire document should not be more than 5 pages. You may include a work cited page if necessary, in addition to the 5 pages; choice of citation style is up to you.
2. Grading of the report will be based on:
a. 30% – Statistical methods used (hypothesis testing, comparing populations, linear regression)
b. 40% – Analysis of results, including quality of graphs and tables.
c. 30% – Quality of the report
Here is a general outline for the report:
1. Introduction
a. Describe the purpose of your research and state the main hypothesis
b. Describe the relevant population.
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