Statistics Term Project Rubric
Based on ASA guidelines
The purpose of this project is to get your hands dirty working with real data. If you have a data set that is appropriate to use from your own work experience, please feel free to do so. If not, there are numerous free data sources covering a wide variety of topics. Two excellent starting points are https://www.data.gov/ and https://www.kaggle.com/datasets (You will need to register to access Kaggle data, but its free).
The finished product, or deliverable, is a 2-3 page report along with a spreadsheet containing the data you used in your project. The report will need to include the following elements: 1) A clear definition of the question you are trying to answer, 2) Some type of graph, table, or chart that summarizes or explains what you are investigating, 3) Analysis of the data using the methods we have discussed in class, or some other method that you have discussed with me, 4) A conclusion that answers the So what? question. The report should look neat and professional. You are under no obligation to use Excel or R.
Element
Description
Points
Statistical Question
Question is clearly stated, focused, and interesting
25
Data Display
Appropriate, well-labeled, accurate displays of the data
30
Data Analysis
Analysis of the data is accurate, thorough, and appropriate
Need to check assumptions of inferential procedure
50
Conclusion
Conclusion provides a clear answer to the statistical question that is consistent with the data analysis
30
Overall Presentation
Attractive, well-organized, well-written project report
15
Total
150
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