You’ve been assigned a research question and a set of data. Decide whether you would use observation or experiment to obtain the resulting data and detail the steps you would take to conduct the research that would lead to the data with which you are provided. It is likely that you could use either research method to obtain the data; the purpose is for you to fully and correctly detail what goes into the type of research you choose. Use the provided data to make a case for both possible outcomes of the data. e.g. if your research question is about the effectiveness of a new presсrіption medication, you should use the provided data to explain why it is a good treatment AND why it is not a good treatment. While only one of these answers may be “correct,” the purpose of this part of the assignment is to demonstrate that you understand how numbers can be manipulated to show different outcomes. Recommendations to assist in making your cases: • Compare %s in different ways (e.g. relative % increase, individual % vs overall %) • Create a graph (pie chart, bar chart – whichever is appropriate) and consider changing the scale to see if it helps make your case • Try using only some of the data to make your case What to turn in: • 3-5 pages (including charts/graphics) double spaced o ~2 paragraphs to describe how you would conduct the research project o A table that details the full data set you were provided o 1 paragraph in support of each outcome (for a total of 2 paragraphs) o Graphs to support your positions above o 1 paragraph conclusion about how you needed to manipulate the data to fit each outcome and any additional thoughts you have
