document.write( "Question 860332: Conduct an Observational Study\r \n" );
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document.write( "In this assessment, you will be conducting your own survey to collect data from a sample and make inferences about the population. Think of something that interests you. It could be an important issue in the media, a hobby, or something about school. Be creative here! Feel free to contact your instructor if you have questions about any step of the process.\r \n" );
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document.write( "Part 1: Develop your research question. What is it that you want to know? A good research question will tell the reader exactly what your study is about and help you maintain your focus throughout the research process.\r \n" );
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document.write( "Part 2: Develop your survey questions. Stick to what you really want to know and be sure that your survey questions will get you the answers you need.\r \n" );
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document.write( "Part 3: Conduct your survey. There are many ways to gather data. You could survey people in your daily life, email your classmates (if possible), survey your friends using technology, etc.\r \n" );
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document.write( "Part 4: Write up your results in a report using the following format:\r \n" );
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document.write( " Introduction to the purpose of the study. Include your research question here. \n" );
document.write( " Methodology: What are your survey questions and how did you collect the data? \n" );
document.write( " Results: Put your data here in the form of a list or table. \n" );
document.write( " Include appropriate proportions or means for the data. \n" );
document.write( " Include confidence intervals for your data and what they mean in the context of your study. \n" );
document.write( " Discussion: What conclusions can you draw from your data?\r \n" );
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