Module: Statistics Assignment Title : Statistical methods, presenting data, and making policy
Word Limit: 3,500 +/- 10%
Citations: The APA referencing system, 6th edition, must be used. Please note that Wikipedia is NOT a
scholarly source and should not be used in academic and scholarly papers or in discussion postings as
citation sources.
Learning Outcomes:
1- Correctly interpret statistical reports and understand if a study or report is well-designed
2- Condense a mass of data into a few meaningful numerical measures
3- Present data in a way that will help communicate a position or observation, and avoid the misuse of
data
4- Find relationships among various factors and test those relationships
5- Formulate plans and policies which require knowledge of trends 6- Use statistics in decision-making
Your Task:
Based on materials you have studied in the module:
1. How do statisticians make statistical reports and what are features for a well-designed statistical
report? To answer this question, you need to explain all steps of making statistical report and identify all
features of good statistical report.
2. How do statisticians make meaningful measure by condensing mass of data? Provide some examples
of their method.
3. Count three different ways to present data and explain each of them by providing example for each. 4.
What are possible scenarios in relationship between factors? How do you find relationship between
factors? What are common methods to study this relationship?
5. Consider the case, where there is a negative trend in the number of educated people in U.K. Explain
the implications of this trend for policy makers. Suggest any possible policy that would be helpful to
improve the situation
Guidelines
Please read all questions and information provided carefully. Answer should be made in appropriate
length keeping in view the requirement of each question and total word counts allowed. In addition,
your assignment should demonstrate the following qualities: A critical appreciation of relevant literature and its use to support argument, substantiate calculations
and other aspects of the assignment. Taking ownership of the content, being prepared to debate and argue a personal position, and
providing evidence of evaluative skills. A submission made up of extracts from published sources that is descriptive or simply just theoretical regurgitation is not acceptable. Your submission must have
interpretation and consideration of the challenges and issues of taking theory into practice. Logical flow of ideas and treatment; appropriate selection of real world factors related to the
companies under scrutiny. Evidence of additional personal research, and the ability to analyze material from a variety of
appropriate relevant perspectives. Presentation, structure, appropriateness of methodology, breaking into section headings/subheadings,
tidiness
