Correlation and Causation and Citizen Survey Data Analysis

Content

This weeks’ discussion of correlation and causation helps us interpret and understand what the data created from research means to the problem or question that we are addressing.
Write a 1050-word paper in which you:

Differentiate between correlation and causation.

  1. Explain how each is calculated or tested.

What is statistical significance and how does it relate to correlation?

Describe how they are used in decision and policy making. Provide examples to illustrate your understanding.

Include at least two peer reviewed references.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Assignment Two:

Use the data gathered in the Citizen Survey spreadsheet and calculate the mean, median, mode, and standard deviation based on the data provided.  Create an Excel document with the calculations.

Write a 700 word paper that answers the following questions:

Why was each question chosen for analysis and what did the results tell you?

  • Was the question a good question or not and why?If you would change any of the questions, how and why would you change them?
  • Did any of the answers or data surprise you? Anything significant that you identified?
  • How could the results contribute to policy development?
 
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