SUBJECT : ENGINEERING STATISTICS SEMESTER 2 – 2019/2020

CODE : EQT271 PROJECT 3

PROJECT DUE DATE : 20th JUNE 2020 (SATURDAY)

TOTAL MARK: 50
(no later than 5.00 pm)

OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this project are:

General Objective:
i. To apply statistical investigative process (Figure 1.4 Page 6 Textbook) in solving simple linear regression.
ii. To develop statistical literacy and reasoning skills.

Specific Learning Outcomes (How to achieve the general objectives): At the end of this project, students should be able to:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts and terminologies in Simple Linear Regression
• Able to apply knowledge of collecting data for SLR analysis.
• Able analyze data and communicate statistical results for SLR analysis.
• Able to critically evaluate statistical results.
• Able to apply SLR in real problem.

INSTRUCTIONS:

TEAM SETUP:
Two (2) members / Individual

PROJECT DESIGN

In this project, you will select TWO quantitative variables that you believe may be related in a specific population. After
collecting your data, you will investigate the relationship by constructing a scatter plot, computing correlation, and conducting a
linear regression analysis (refer Textbook for the specific LEARNING OUTCOMES).

Example:

• Engine Cubic Centimeters (CC) and fuel mileage in cars A

• Population: Cars A
• Explanatory Variable: Engine CC
• Response Variable: Fuel mileage (kilometer per liter)
• Research Question:
Is there a correlation between cars’ CC and their fuel mileage?
• Hypothesis: Cars A with higher CC have lower fuel mileage.
[negative correlation is hypothesized]

PROJECT TASKS

Recall the overall sequence of tasks you will follow to complete the linear regression project

1. Choose a research question:

a. that can be addressed using linear regression
b. for which you can find sufficient secondary data to analyze
2. Complete your project design
3. Submit a project proposal to your instructor and obtain approval
a. Submission must be made based on your instructor’s preference
4. Once your research question and project design are approved, carry out your research:
a. Data screening by using MS Excel
b. Conduct linear regression analysis by using MS Excel, referring to guidelines below
c. Write your results in a form of research article (refer the provided template).

Article Template & Originality:

Use provided template no changes shall be made on ARTICLE FORMAT.

The maximum pages of this article is limited to THREE pages only.

Please make sure your work is ORIGINAL. Otherwise, we will not hesitate to give your team / your work ZERO mark.