The Final Paper provides you with an opportunity to integrate and reflect on what you have learned during the class.

The question to address is: “What have you learned about statistics?” In developing your responses, consider—at a minimum—and discuss the application of each of the course elements in analyzing and making decisions about data (counts and/or measurements).

In your paper,

• Discuss the following course elements:
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Inferential statistics
  • Hypothesis development and testing
  • Selection of appropriate statistical tests
  • Evaluating statistical results.

The Final Paper

• Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.