Identifying Factors Affecting a Chosen Variable: Culminating Statistics Project

Choosing the Dependent Variable

The goal of this culminating statistics project is to identify the factors that might have some influence on a chosen topic/variable. You will be collecting and analysing data for three different variables using a secondary source. There will be one dependent variable and two independent variables for which data will be needed. For example, what are the factors that affect climate change? If climate change was your dependent variable, what could you pick for your independent variable? You will choose 2 factors that will create models that you can compare, to see if you can find a high correlation. Your final report and summary presentation will include the following sections. Section 1 Dependent variable: Choose the main variable that you want to measure versus other variables. This will go on the vertical axis of your scatter plot. Provide rationale for why you chose this variable and brainstorm different variables that may impact it. Research the variable on the internet and collect data for at least 10 years (the more the better) or over at least 10 different places in the same year. Note: Statistics Canada is our most reliable source for data and one of the best sources to get a wide variety of data. Be sure to cite your source in proper MLA or APA format. You may want to revisit your Portfolio entry from Unit 5 Activity 2 for the data that you found from Statistics Canada. You can also revisit the tutorial video in that activity.