MAT 540 Entire Course
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 1 Gallup Poll MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 2 Qualitative vs. Quantitative MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 1 Scatter Plot MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 2 Correlation and Causation MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 1 Actuaries MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 2 Probability Video Analysis MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 1 Normal or Bell-Shaped Curve MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 2 Standardized Testing MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 1 Repeated Sampling MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 2 Confidence Intervals MAT 540 Week 6 DQ 1 Statistical Concept MAT 540 Week 6 Final Paper ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 1 Gallup Poll
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www.mat540.com Gallup Poll. Describe a recent Gallup poll. Be sure to include the results of the poll, how the poll was conducted, and what the results will be used for. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 2 Qualitative vs. Quantitative
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Qualitative vs. Quantitative. Describe a recent study where data was gathered. If possible, explain whether it is a qualitative or quantitative study, and whether the data is discrete or continuous. What type of graph would you use to describe the data and why? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 1 Quiz 1 (Ash)
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MAT 540 Week 2 Assignment 1 Final Paper Draft
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MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 1 Scatter Plot
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Scatter Plot. Provide a link for a picture of a scatter plot where the r value is not given. Estimate what you think the r value would be and explain why. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 2 Correlation and Causation
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Correlation and Causation.v 6 titled “Spurious Correlation by Lurking Variables”. This describes an observed correlation that may be caused by the influence of a third variable. Describe and cite a study where the correlation may be spurious. Alternately, you may choose to create and describe your own study where the observed correlation may be influenced by a third variable. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 2 Quiz 2
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MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 1 Actuaries
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Actuaries. Actuaries work with statistics and probabilities each day. What do actuaries do and what test do they take? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 2 Probability Video Analysis
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 2 Probability Video Analysis. Find a video that provides help with learning probability. Why do you like it and what did you learn? Visit this helpful website (http://www.khanacademy.org/) to assist you with your search. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.Probability Video Analysis ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 3 Quiz 3 (Ash)
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MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 1 Normal or Bell-Shaped Curve
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www.mat540.com Normal or Bell-Shaped Curve. Find a study where the distribution follows a normal or bell-shaped curve. An example of a normal distribution or bell-shaped curve, called “Heights of Red Pine Seedlings”, is located in the beginning of Chapter 6 in the book. . Cite the source of the study you’ve selected, and explain why you think the distribution is bell shaped. For instance, if the study is about income, then the income may be low for a child and peak at age forty-five and then gradually drop. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 2 Standardized Testing
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Standardized Testing. Paul states that he scored in the 100th percentile on a given standardized test. Do you believe him? Why or why not? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 4 Quiz 4 (Ash)
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MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 1 Repeated Sampling
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Repeated Sampling. In Chapter 8 of your text, read the interpretation of confidence intervals. Find a journal article from the library that incorporates repeated sampling. This may be stated or implied. Use the explanation in the last paragraph of the section on interpretation of confidence intervals to describe your data. Cite your sources. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 2 Confidence Intervals
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Confidence Intervals. Find an article that incorporates research of confidence intervals to market a new product. Summarize the information gained from your research. Based on the research, is it wise to go ahead and market the product? Support your ideas with cited sources. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
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MAT 540 Week 6 DQ 1 Statistical Concept
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Statistical Concept. Describe the most important statistical concept that you learned in the course. How do you think you will be able to use the information? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. ----------------------------------------------------
MAT 540 Week 6 Final Paper
For more course tutorials visit www.mat540.com Focus of the Final Paper In this six- to eight-page research paper, you will explore in detail one of the statistical approaches to research discussed in the course, applying it in the context of a specific application or methodological study. This will help you gain a deeper understanding of your chosen topic, as well as gain experience in translating these ideas into practice. Select a topic for your research paper using any of the statistical methods that we discussed in the course as it relates to your area of
interest in either business, economics, finance, management, social science, health, psychology or education. Find at least three (3) relevant research articles which: support your chosen topic. discuss previous work on modeling/analysis in the area you’ve selected. have the statistical analysis and results from research conducted. cover technical aspects of the statistical methods discussed in class. These can be found in the Ashford Online Library by going to a research database such as JSTOR or ProQuest and searching for your topic. If available, narrow your search category to scholarly journals, including peer-reviewed and full-text documents only. At least three of your sources must be from peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Introduction Describe, in third person, the issue you’ve selected, why it was selected, the perspective of the approach, and the scope of the paper. The introduction describes what will be covered in the paper, and serves to engage the reader. Be specific and to the point. Statement of the Problem Describe, in third person, why the topic is relevant, and a problem or issue associated with the topic. It is important to provide scholarly sources in support of your discussion of the problem or issue. Literature Review In the literature review, process and develop a conceptual framework of the issue or problem that is being researched. This section should present a comprehensive review of the historical and current literature on the topic. The literature review should:
Identify the topic, and describe specific research related to the topic (describe the study, sample, findings, important points from the discussion in the research – describe any variables that may influence the findings of the research). Address any key issues such as political, social, legal, and/or ethical implications the literature reports. If there are pros and cons of a topic/issue, explore holistically a review of the literature reflecting alternative positions. This section should demonstrate understanding of the literature in support of a hypothesis or research question. It should not be formatted as a series of article abstracts. Conclusion In the conclusion, summarize what the paper covered. Restate the research questions or hypothesis. Discuss: why the topic was selected; the problem/issue briefly stated; the approach that was used; findings; solutions and suggestions or ideas that you as the researcher may have. A reader should be able to preview the conclusion and understand the purpose of the paper, and the results of the research. References Provide a reference page listing all sources used in the development of this paper in American Psychology Association (APA) format. All literature/computer/interview/resources should be cited and listed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------