Unit 6 Discussion discussion [[NEW]]

Unit 6 Discussion discussion [[NEW]]
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Unit 6 Discussion discussion [[NEW]] In the last 5 weeks, you have learned the following analysis methodologies:
Descriptive statistics, probability calculations, normal distribution calculations, hypothesis testing, regression, and
forecasting. In this Discussion, you will explore how you can apply these methodologies to current events. Research an
article on a current event that centers on a controversial issue where the two sides are claiming opposing views. Then
describe how you would analyze the situation to settle the issue if you were involved in this event. For example, if the
article was about whether a proposed new law about gun control will reduce deaths, you may describe how you would
use hypothesis testing to compare data from states where such laws exist. Or, if the article was about actions to take to
reduce gas prices, you could talk about how you would use regression to figure out which factors affected prices at the
pump the most. Please note that this Discussion should be limited to how statistical analysis can be applied to current
issues. This is not the place to champion a particular position on the issue you are discussing or get into an argument
about the various sides of an issue. Remember, you are here to analyze, not proselytize. Please use the template below
in your answers, so everyone can easily follow your answers to all the questions (copy and paste to your post). Use this
template for your Unit 6 Discussion. Summary of the article Briefly describe the current event described in the article.
Central question What issue or question you will you be focusing on in your analysis? What are the conflicting points of
view? There has to be some specific issue in dispute at the center (do tax breaks increase spending, what impacts
healthcare costs the most, etc.), and the sides have to be defending a particular position. Do not use examples where
the issue is based on opinions or morality. For example, Should abortion be legal?is largely a morality question and is
not suitable for statistical analysis. Conducting a survey to ask people about their opinions is not the same as analyzing
data and making conclusions. Methodology Explain which methodology you will apply. Provide the relevant details.
Where will your data come from? How will the results from this methodology answer the question you described above?
For example, if you are going to use forecasting, explain how you will do that and how you will measure your accuracy.
How will the forecast settle the issue? If you will do a regression analysis, explain what the dependent and independent
variables will be. If you do hypothesis testing, what will the null and alternative hypothesis be?
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