Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Applications Presentation
Create
a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft
®
PowerPoint
®
presentation on descriptive and inferential statistics.
The course instructor will assign a different data set to each
Learning Team. All data sets are available on the student
website.
the data set is attached
Refer
to this course’s reading material and at least two scholarly
sources from the University Library. Incorporate the following
elements into your presentation:
·
Introduction
o
Introduce the Learning Team members and the data set that the
team will present.
o
Identify the variables in the data set and discuss each variable’s
level of measurement classification (nominal, ordinal, interval,
or ratio).
·
Descriptive Statistics
o
Define descriptive statistics and discuss at least two examples
of descriptive statistics.
o
Explain how descriptive statistical analysis increases
understanding of the data.
o
Conduct using Microsoft
®
Excel
®
functions at least two descriptive statistics using your data and
summarize and interpret the results (you can include tables or
graphs in your slides).
o
Explain why the two descriptive statistics you conducted are
appropriate for the data.
·
Inferential Statistics
o
Define statistical inference and include and explain at least two
original statistical calculations.
o
Explain how inferential statistical analysis increases
understanding of the data.
o
Conduct using Microsoft
®
Excel
®
functions at least two inferential statistics using your data and
summarize and interpret the results.
o
Explain why the two descriptive statistics you conducted are
appropriate for the data.
·
Conclusion and References
Format
your presentation consistent with APA guidelines
.
Prepare
to answer questions from your classmates and the facilitator
and to discuss your presentation.

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  • 1.
    Descriptive and InferentialStatistics Applications Presentation Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft ® PowerPoint ® presentation on descriptive and inferential statistics. The course instructor will assign a different data set to each Learning Team. All data sets are available on the student website. the data set is attached Refer to this course’s reading material and at least two scholarly sources from the University Library. Incorporate the following elements into your presentation: · Introduction o Introduce the Learning Team members and the data set that the team will present. o Identify the variables in the data set and discuss each variable’s level of measurement classification (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio). ·
  • 2.
    Descriptive Statistics o Define descriptivestatistics and discuss at least two examples of descriptive statistics. o Explain how descriptive statistical analysis increases understanding of the data. o Conduct using Microsoft ® Excel ® functions at least two descriptive statistics using your data and summarize and interpret the results (you can include tables or graphs in your slides). o Explain why the two descriptive statistics you conducted are appropriate for the data. · Inferential Statistics o Define statistical inference and include and explain at least two original statistical calculations. o Explain how inferential statistical analysis increases understanding of the data.
  • 3.
    o Conduct using Microsoft ® Excel ® functionsat least two inferential statistics using your data and summarize and interpret the results. o Explain why the two descriptive statistics you conducted are appropriate for the data. · Conclusion and References Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines . Prepare to answer questions from your classmates and the facilitator and to discuss your presentation.