Course Project

The project involves evaluating a data generation/collection process, analyzing the provided data set, and making business decisions based on your data analysis.

Download the Excel file titled Course Project Data File – Fall 2020 from the Bb Documents section and use the contents of that file when responding to the questions in this project.

The project requires calculations, short answers, and written explanations.

1) How were the 184 participants in this study selected?

A) Using a simple random sampling process

B) Using a systematic random sampling process.

C) Using a convenience sampling process.

D) Using a cluster sampling process.

E) There is insufficient information to answer this question.

2) Are these data valid? Explain your answer fully using plain language wherever possible.

3) “Regardless of whatever your response was regarding the validity of these data, we will assume for the remaining questions that the data are valid. Please acknowledge that you have read this notice and that you understand it.”
Acknowledged

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Pick an answer choice for question 3.

4)Was there probably a real increase in employee performance after the employees completed the training program? Explain your answer fully using technical language where appropriate to demonstrate your understanding. Include the method(s) of analysis you used to determine your response. Include any relevant statistics and interpret them to support your response.

5) “As all employees cannot possibly participate in the training program concurrently, what is the recommended selection order for participation? Explain your answer fully using technical language where appropriate to demonstrate your understanding. Include the method(s) of analysis you used to determine your response. Include any relevant statistics and interpret them to support your response.”