Descriptive Statistics
Overview
Descriptive Statistics. You will be provided with a large secondary dataset (e.g., ICPSR, PSID, GSS) and will develop your own original research project using that data. This will give you the flexibility within certain boundaries. You will be asked to develop a research question, develop a conceptual model with at least three independent variables, conduct the appropriate statistical analyses to test your hypotheses, and interpret the meaning of your results for policymakers or public administrators. See more instructions regarding the research paper on the next page.
Instructions:
Please download the research paper planning worksheetDownload research paper planning worksheet, enter the information indicated on the worksheet, and submit it for your instructor’s feedback. The planning worksheet will help you identify the research in the following aspects: Part I Introduction: Topic, Population and Sample Part 2 Methods: Model and Variables Part 3 Research Questions and Hypotheses Part 4 Measurements: Database, Variables and Operational Definition in the Database.
APA style for references and in-text citation
Answers with the course’s readings and at least wo scholarly journal articles. The article’s purpose is to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. Sources ProQuest and EBSCOhost are great sites to find resources. Also, write in a concise and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. Additionally, the quality of your writing dictates grading criteria. On the other hand, if you use direct quotes from books or articles, place the words you copied (use parenthesis) and cite them in-line. Also, only use sources within the five-year range.
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