Data Collection Instructions
Choose one of the following survey types as described below. Examples are provided, but you must develop your own survey topic.
- Survey - Qualitative Variable: Conduct a survey of at least 40 individuals (random selection preferred).
- Ask at least one political or social question regarding one’s opinion or preference.
- Example (do not use): Ask Texas residents whether they think the governor is doing a good job. Then use the sample data to estimate the proportion of residents who think the governor is doing a good job.
- Ask at least one political or social question regarding one’s opinion or preference.
- Obtain the following demographic data from the individuals as well: gender, age, level of education, and one additional quantitative variable (student’s choice).
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- Survey - Quantitative Variable: Conduct a survey of at least 40 individuals (random selection preferred).
- Ask at least one social or health relevant numerical measurement question.
- Example (do not use): Ask UTA students how much sleep they get on a typical weeknight. Then use the sample data to estimate the mean amount of sleep a UTA student gets on a typical weeknight.
- Ask at least one social or health relevant numerical measurement question.
- Obtain the following demographic data from the individuals as well: gender, age, level of education, and one additional qualitative variable (student’s choice).
Report Template
Instructions for the report are provided within the SIP Report Template below. Download the template, replace the title with your own, and use the headings provided within the template. After completing your report, please delete all template instructions, save your new file, and then submit your work.