Need help with my Statistics question – I’m studying for my class.
Instructions
Suppose you are in the market to purchase a used car. To make an informed decision regarding your purchase, you would like to collect as much information as possible. Among the information you might consider is the typical price of the car, the typical number of miles the car should have, and its crash test results, insurance costs, and expected repair costs.
Make a list of at least three cars that you would consider purchasing. To be fair, the cars should be in the same class (compact, midsize, etc). They should also be of the same age.
Collect information regarding the three cars in your list by finding at eight cars of each that are for sale. Obtain such information as the asking price and the number of miles the car has. Sources of data include your local newspaper, classified ads, and car websites (www.cars.com and www.vehix.com). Compute the summary statistics for asking price, number of miles, and other variables of interest. Remember, the summary statistics include min, max, mean, median, mode, range, variance, standard deviation, and so on.
- Write a report (4-5 paragraphs) in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format with supporting data supporting your conclusion regarding which car you would purchase and why.
- Attach the Excel sheet used for the primary data source.
- You’ll submit both the Word document and the Excel file.
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
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30.0 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
All required elements are fully addressed, easily identified, and integrated into the assignment at the highest level. All key facts are clearly identified and completely addressed.
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26.0 to >17.0 pts
Meets Expectations
All required elements are addressed and identified. Several key facts are identified and completely addressed.
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17.0 to >9.0 pts
Developing
Required elements are addressed, but further elaboration is needed. A few key facts are identified and addressed.
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9.0 to >0.0 pts
Novice
Few of the required elements are addressed. Little or no elaboration present.
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0.0 pts
Not Acceptable
Assignment not submitted, submitted late OR contains plagiarized content.
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30.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Source
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30.0 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
Original data provided and summarized in appropriate tabular form and is presented in a neat and accurate way graphically or numerically
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26.0 to >17.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Original data provided and summarized in tabular form, but with a minor error in tabulation or computation or presentation.
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17.0 to >9.0 pts
Developing
Original data is provided, with quite a few errors when summarizing data either graphically or numerically or data is not appropriately tabulated.
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9.0 to >0.0 pts
Novice
Original data is provided, tabulated and summarized but with some major errors.
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0.0 pts
Not Acceptable
Original data is not provided.
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30.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnical
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40.0 to >34.0 pts
Exemplary
Demonstrates excellent problem solving competency using mathematics, quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis and methods. All relevant statistics reported and correctly interpreted. Composition is structured logically, focused, well organized, and flows well.
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34.0 to >27.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Demonstrates good problem solving competency using mathematics, quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis and methods.. All relevant statistics reported and correctly interpreted. Composition is structured logically, focused, organized, yet minor errors in format exist.
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27.0 to >17.0 pts
Developing
Demonstrates inadequate problem solving competency using mathematics, quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis and methods.. Most of relevant statistics reported and correctly interpreted. Composition is, generally, structured logically, focused, organized, and flows well with but a few errors in format exist.
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17.0 to >4.0 pts
Novice
Demonstrates poor problem solving competency using mathematics, quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis and methods.. Most of relevant statistics reported yet incorrectly interpreted. Composition is, generally, structured logically, focused, organized, but major errors in format exist.
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4.0 to >0 pts
Not Acceptable
Confusing explanation of statistical concepts.
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40.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Interpretation
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30.0 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
Thorough and accurate interpretation of the data
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26.0 to >17.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Correct and good interpretation of the data.
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17.0 to >9.0 pts
Developing
Correct and good interpretation of the data, except for minor errors or omissions.
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9.0 to >0.0 pts
Novice
Interpretation of the meaning of the data is provided, but with some major errors.
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0.0 pts
Not Acceptable
No data interpretation provided
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30.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReport Writing
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30.0 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
Follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Communicates in a cohesive, logical style.
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26.0 to >19.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Mostly follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Mostly communicates in a cohesive, logical style.
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19.0 to >12.0 pts
Developing
APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style are followed, but with minor errors. Mostly communicates in a cohesive, logical style though at times ideas are unclear and confusing.
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12.0 to >5.0 pts
Novice
APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style are followed, but with major errors. Report is not communicated in a cohesive, logical style. Ideas are unclear and confusing.
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5.0 to >0 pts
Not Acceptable
Does not follow APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style.
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30.0 pts
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