Week 3 Assignment: The Foundation of Data

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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?

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Submission Instructions:

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The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Explain the foundational statistical skills needed to solve problems and draw conclusions.