Overview
For this assignment, you will produce a brief research document about the subject of your research question, data collection, statistical analysis and testing, and a conclusion. The minimum length is seven (7) pages, not including Title Page, Abstract, and References. Please use How to Write a Statistical Report/WikiHowas your reference on how to format the paper in terms of sections and the guidelines listed below. Additionally, the video, The Research Paper Process (Vimeo/4:00), presented by the Hunt Library, will be a helpful tool.
- Title page
- An Abstract
- A Brief Introduction
- Be sure to clearly state why the data analysis you performed is important to the aerospace/aviation/industry community. What could be learned from your analysis to improve understanding, safety, etc.? Summarize this section within two to three paragraphs.
- A Brief Literature Review
- Collect a minimum of four (4) references from the Hunt Library on the subject related to your data. For example, if you analyzed accident data, search for research articles related to the types of accidents you analyzed. References should be from scholarly journals. If you cannot find articles related to your data, consult with the course instructor. Discuss each paper and how it relates to your data analysis. What have researchers found in the subject area? What conclusions did they make? How might this relate to your current analysis? Summarize this section within two to three pages.
- Review Methods you used
- What method of inquiry did you use? What data did you use? Where/how did you collect it? How did you process the data? What statistical test did you use? Why did you use it? How did you ensure the data met the assumptions of the test? Discuss sample size and power. Summarize this section within two to three paragraphs.
- Results
- Discuss what you found. What were the results of your statistical analysis (Note: Do not include this in the review of methods section). Were the findings significant or not? What post-test or additional tests did you conduct (if applicable)? Summarize this section within two to three paragraphs.
- Conclusions
- Discuss how your findings relate to previous research. Are your findings different? The same? This is where you can comment on how your findings can improve your understanding of the subject. It is important to synthesize your findings and the materials you found in the literature review. What are the implications of your findings? Summarize this section at a minimum of one page.
- Appendices
- Provide all charts, graphs, and data. Be sure to label in APA format. You should refer to these within the body of the document (above sections).
- Reference list
- List all references in APA format. Don’t forget to include APA formatted in-text citations throughout the document. For additional assistance with APA formatting, review the following from APA Style: