Objective: Statistical literacy is developed through discovery, practice and interpretation. In this activity, you are g

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Objective: Statistical literacy is developed through discovery, practice and interpretation. In this activity, you are given the opportunity and experience of conducting research. You will be running an experiment, or collecting observational data, on a topic of your choice. You will choose your objective, choose your variables(s), determine your sample size, collect the data, analyze with an appropriate statistical test, and write an interpretive conclusion. Instructions: Consider an objective where you will be comparing a sample to a hypothesized parameter (either a mean or proportion). Keep it simple! Pick something you can do at home and collect data on easily! You will be required to show understanding of the methods described in lecture. A template is provided to format your submission. Examples: . Comparing average circumference of chocolate chip cookies to stated consumer information. Ball pong - proportion of shots made out of attempts) against chance. Puppy kibble toss - proportion of catches against a stated goal. Comparing time to run up a flight of stairs in your house against an Olympic athlete's time (or someone you live with who boasts they are superior). .

Objective Statement: • State the objective (question you are trying to answer) using proper vocabulary and terminology. Remember type of variables, test statistic used, type of test, assumptions, etc. Hypothesis Test: 0 1. State Hypotheses. Use proper notation and be sure your hypotheses match the objective. Choose your own significance level. 2. Model and assumptions. - Use proper notation and explain your reasoning behind your decision of whether the assumptions are met or not. 3. Mechanics o Give evidence of data collection and explain how. . Determine and report sample summary statistics. o Complete the test. Show both by-hand calculations (picture, typed, etc.) and Excel output. (Check yourself!) 4. Write your decision and concluding statement. Both! 1 Confidence interval: 1. Choose your own confidence level. 2. State the confidence interval. - Show both by-hand calculations and Excel output. (Check yourself!) 3. Write a confidence interval statement.