Skill(s) Being Assessed: Problem Solving - Data Analysis (Mathematical Reasoning)

What to Submit / Deliverables: Completed Word Document.

What is the value of doing this assignment? You'll practice your problem-solving skill by identifying foundational statistical concepts and explaining how data-driven decision-making can help inform real-world problems. This will provide you with a solid foundation that will help you not only to be successful in this course but also to learn to make smarter, data-driven decisions in your personal and professional life.

Your goal for this assignment is to: Practice your problem-solving skill by answering questions about statistical concepts and the benefits and uses of data-driven decision-making.

Steps to Complete:

Step 1: Review the weeks 1, 2, and 3 Learn sections in Canvas and then use the Week 3 Assignment Template Download Week 3 Assignment Templateto answer the questions below.

Step 2: Save your Week 3 Assignment Template and submit it below.

1. You would like to determine whether eating before bed influences sleep patterns. List each of the seven steps for conducting a statistical study.
2. Explain what you would do to complete each step.
3. Then, answer the questions below:

• • What is your hypothesis on this issue?
  • What type of data (quantitative or categorical) will you be looking for? What are some examples?
  • What methods would you use to gather information? Which sampling method would you use and why?
  • How would the results of the data influence decisions you might make about eating and sleeping?
  • How would we know if the results of the study are valid and reliable?
  • What questions would you ask to find out more about the quality of the data?
  • Why is it important to gather and report valid and reliable data?