Final Project:
For the project you will harvest/choose a unique data set. This data set should be used to answer a
specific question. You may use any of the ways discussed so far in class to harvest/scrap a dataset to
address your problem area. Try to be creative! You can look at sites like data.gov, dataworld, World
Bank ,…. or any other relevant source. Use realistic datasets.
Task Description Date
Due
Research
question
Submit your research question. If it needs explanation include 1-2
paragraphs. No two students may have the same question and dataset. 7/19
Data Collection
Submit a clean dataset. This means it should not have any extra text or
code in it. If it should be formatted, keep it organized such as a comma
separated file.
7/19
Project
Organization
1. Show where you get the data from and describe your dataset.
2. Explain your statistical research questions and methods. Apply at
least two
3. Share the conclusion (answer)
Paper
Submit a paper summarizing your dataset and the answers to your
research questions
7/21
Excel Files and Analysis Submit the Excel file including the statistical analysis applied to the dataset.
7/20
Guidelines:
• The dataset may not already exist, so scrap it from scratch
• It is ok if you get an inconclusive answer if the data just doesn’t show a clear answer. You do
have to prove that your technique and methods were a correct attempt at solving the problem
however.
• Data can be related to any field (financial, educational, agricultural….)
• Data does not have to be “big” you may simply be looking at 1-2 webpages or a small excel
sheet. You will need to get that data analyzed using at least two concepts/statistical methods
we learned in this course and present your findings.
