In Part I of this project, you will pick a topic, complete research and provide a write-up that includes calculations. Round all values to two decimal places when appropriate.

Deliverables

1. Choose a Topic where you can gather at least 50 pieces of data.

Topic:

High School Graduation Rates by State (use the graduation rates for all 50 states)

Resource: https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/high-school-graduation-rates-by-state

Open a Word Document

1. Introduction--Provide a description of your topic and cite where you found your data.
2. Sample DataInclude a 5x10 table including your 50 values in your report. You must provide ALL of your sample data.
3. Problem ComputationsFor the topic you chose, you must answer the following:

• Determine the mean and standard deviation of your sample.
• Find the 80%, 95%, and 99% confidence intervals.
• Make sure to list the margin of error for the 80%, 95%, and 99% confidence interval.
• Make your own confidence interval (you cannot use 80%, 95%, and 99%) and make sure to show your work. Make sure to list the margin of error.

1. Problem Analysis

• What trend do you see takes place to the confidence interval as the confidence level rises? Explain mathematically why that takes place.
• Provide a sentence for each confidence interval created in part c) which explains what the confidence interval means in context of topic of your project.
• Explain how Part I of the project has helped you understand confidence intervals better?
• How did this project help you understand statistics better?