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Be aware that it will be difficult to obtain unbiased data, especially in a short amount of time. Well overlook this drawback for now, but if there is a bias it should be noted in your final write-up. Once you have a method for collecting data get it approved by me before you start. Final Paper The final project should include the following elements in the write-up: 1. A clear statement of the question(s) or problem the study is about. 2. A clear description of the data and how it was collected. Be sure to include all the variables, the population, the sample, the parameters you want to estimate, and the statistics you found. 3. A clear description of the analysis used to answer the question(s). This should include graphs, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, etc. 4. A clear description of the results of your study should be given. Be sure to answer your original question(s) and use the relevant descriptive statistics to do so. Use graphs only when relevant. 5. Give an analysis of the overall project. Were there any biases? Were there any problems with the data collection? How confident are you with your results? If you had to do this again would you change anything? 6. Include the raw data collected in an appendix. 7. You should perform each type of statistical inference we learn in class. i.e. single sample confidence interval and test of significance, two sample confidence interval and test of significance, and a chi-square test. You may do inference on the mean or on the proportion. You may also choose to use regression in your project. Project Talk During the scheduled final exam time these projects will be presented to the class. 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