Basic Statistics

| Project paper and Feasibility Paper: Week 2 | As preparation for the final research paper, formulate a theory about the correlation between measurable independent variables (causes) and one measurable dependent variable (the effect). Be sure to have at least two independent variables for proposed research paper. The topic proposal should include the following four items which serve as the foundation for the final research paper after instructor feedback is given. | 1) Purpose Statement In one paragraph, state the correlation and identify the primary independent variables.State the correlation as in the following:“Thirty-four percent of young women become pregnant at least once before they reach the age of 20 -- about 820,000 a year. Eight in ten of these teen pregnancies are unintended and 79 percent are to unmarried teens” (Teen Pregnancy Stats, Facts, and Prevention, 2004).“A sexually active teen who does not use contraception has a 90 percent chance of teen pregnancy within one year” (Teen Pregnancy Stats, Facts, and Prevention, 2004). “The dependent variable, single mothers, is determined by independent variables single parent upbringing, education level, and religious faith.”Identify and defend the “primary” independent variable, or the variable believed to have the strongest impact on the dependent variable:“The most important independent variable in this relationship is single parent upbringing because a child’s influences will determine their decisions later in life.” | 2) Definition of Variables For each variable, write a single definition paragraph talking about the variable. Paragraphs should be in this order: dependent variable, primary independent variable, and three independent variables.The primary independent variable for single mothers is whether an individual is raised in a single parent home. This independent variable mostly affects teenagers. “75% of teenage pregnancies are adolescents from single parent homes” (A Generation at Risk).

Citations: from encyclopedias, Wikipedia, blogs, abstracts, or non-governmental websites are not acceptable research sources. | 3) Data Description For each of the variables, at least 30 observations of cross-sectional data must be obtained. Thus for the final research paper, a data matrix that is at least 30 rows by numbers of variables must be presented.In one paragraph, identify the data sources and describe the data (i.e., which government agencies supply the data, which methods are used to compile them, when they were collected, etc.). | 4) Works Cited Page The final page of the proposal should be a Works Cited page listing the two research sources for the primary independent variable and the data sources, with a separate citation for each table of data, including specific table numbers for each of the sources.      | Upload this Word File in dropbox labeled "Project Topic and Feasibility Paper". Your instructor will provide you with feedback within seven days of the last day of week two. | |