STA 408

Group Project – 20%

Project: Inferential Statistics

Use any statistical test/approach to determine how the population parameter(s) (Eg. : 𝜇𝜇, 𝜎𝜎 or 𝜎𝜎 2 ) can be
inferred from the sample statistic(s) (Eg: 𝑥𝑥̅ , 𝑠𝑠 or 𝑠𝑠 2 ) found/collected. Your project is to estimate the
unknown population parameter(s) and/or conduct the hypothesis tests for the population parameter(s) of
interest.

Project Content:
Your project must include the following.
1. An introductory paragraph that describes why this analysis needs to be carried out. State clearly the
hypothesis/objective of this project. State the parameter(s) of interest clearly.
2. Briefly explain where/how the data are collected/obtained. Include the complete data in the project.
3. Identify the statistical test(s)/approach(es) that will be used.
4. State the assumption(s) of the test(s) considered.
5. Provide the output(s) of the statistical test(s) by using a software and interpret the output.
6. A one-paragraph reflective essay that describes your experience when working on this project.
7. Provide at least 3 references.

Report
1. Font: Arial, size 12
2. Spacing: 1.5
3. Number of pages: 8 – 20 pages

Members in a Group: 3 – 4 persons

Deadline: End of Week 11

Scoring Rubric

Score 8 – 10 6–7 4–5 1–3

Project • Report is attractive • Report is • Report is not • Report is sloopy
Content and well- reasonably attractive and and poorly-
organised. attractive and weakly-organised. organised.
• Contain all items organised. • Missing items from • Unclear of
listed in the project • Contain all items the list of project hypothesis or
content. listed in the project content. objective of the
• Hypothesis or content. • Hypothesis or project
objective has been • Hypothesis or objective has been
met. objective has been met.
met.
Statistical • The project • The project • The project • The project
Emphasis demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a
strong link to a sufficient link to a poor link to a little or almost no
stated statistical stated statistical stated statistical link to a stated
topic. topic. topic. statistical topic.
• Portray very clear • Portray a clear and • Inability to portray • Portray unclear
and good good a clear and good and poor
understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of
the underlying the underlying the underlying the underlying
statistical topic statistical topic statistical topic statistical topic
chosen. chosen. chosen. chosen.