Unit 2:
Chapter 6, Exercise 1
Chapter 6, Exercise 2
The Unit 2 Assignment will address the following learning unit objectives:
Format data relevant to a business problem.
Apply formulas, statistical methods and simulations to business data.
Course outcome(s) practiced in this assignment:
IT527-2: Evaluate the quality and formatting of datasets used in investigating business problems.
Unit 2 Assignment
This Assignment will give you the opportunity to practice generating and interpreting statistics in SAS JMP. To fulfill this Assignment, complete the following steps:
Complete Exercise 1 on page 127 of your textbook.
Create a Word document and save it as IT 527-Unit2-XX.docx, where XX are your initials.
Create a title page in your Word document.
Beginning on the second page of your Word document, write the description described in step 1(c) of the Exercise. Use screen shots to help you describe the distribution shapes and be sure to answer the question. Research at least one source outside of the textbook to help you answer the question and cite your source(s) in APA format.
Answer 1(d) in your Word document. Again, use screenshots where appropriate to help describe and answer the question. Cite at least one external source in support of your response to the question.
Complete Exercise 2 on page 127 of your textbook.
Answer 2(a), using screenshots if necessary to illustrate your explanation. Try at least three different values for the sample size. Answer the question, citing at least one external supporting source in APA format.
Answer 2(b). Follow the same standards as above (i.e., screenshots, external source(s), APA citation, etc.)
Save your Word file. Submit your file to the Dropbox for the Unit 2 Assignment.
Unit 2 Grading Rubric
Requirement
Points Possible
Points Earned
1. Central Limit Theorem simulation (Exercise 1, page 127) is completed as described in the textbook.
20
2. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 1(c).
15
3. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 1(d).
15
4. The Confidence Interval exercise (Exercise 2, page 127) is completed as described in the textbook.
20
5. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 2(a).
15
6. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 2(b).
15
Less deductions for Spelling, Grammar or Punctuation errors.
Unit 3:
Chapter 7, Exercise 3
Chapter 8, Exercise 7
The Unit 3 Assignment will address the following learning unit objectives:
Outline the concept of distribution.
Format a dataset appropriately for use in univariate analysis.
Course outcome(s) practiced in this assignment:
IT527-3: Prepare a dataset for analysis by formatting, augmenting or reducing, and transforming variables and observations.
Unit 3 Assignment
This Assignment will offer you the chance to practice your skill at determining the statistical differences between groups in data. In order to fulfill this Assignment, complete the following steps:
Complete Exercise 3 on page 174 of your textbook.
Create a Word document and save it as IT527-Unit 3-XX.docx, where XX are your initials.
Create a title page in your Word document.
Beginning on the second page of your Word document, create a depiction and explanation of the steps (a) through (g) for Exercise 3. Use screenshots and text descriptions to demonstrate your completion of each step.
For step (d), conduct research to support your response to the question and cite at least one source outside your textbook. Use APA format.
For step (f), conduct research to support your response to the question and cite at least one source outside your textbook. Use APA format.
Complete Exercise 7 on page 215 of your textbook.
Create a depiction and explanation of the steps (a) through (d) for Exercise 7. Use screenshots and text descriptions to demonstrate your completion of each step.
For step (c), conduct research to support your response to the question and cite at least one source outside your textbook. Use APA format.
For step (d), conduct research to support your response to the question and cite at least one source outside your textbook. Use APA format.
Save your Word file. Submit your file to the Dropbox for the Unit 3 Assignment.
Unit 3 Grading Rubric
Requirement
Points Possible
Points Earned
1. Exercise 3, page 174 is completed as described in the textbook.
20
2. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 3(d).
15
3. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 3(f).
15
4. Exercise 7, page 215 is completed as described in the textbook.
20
5. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 7(c).
15
6. A valid explanation with at least one cited source is given for Exercise 7(d).
15