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BIS 302
SURVEY REPORT AND CLASS PRESENTATION DIRECTIONS
I. RESEARCH DESIGN
A. What is your research question? Why is it important?
B. What are your primary independent and dependent variables?
C. Sampling
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What was the population for your survey?
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How well did your sample represent the demographics of your population?
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Based on the rules of thumb from the notes, what is a statistically valid number of
responses for your study? How many did you actually get?
II. DATA ANALYSIS
A. Make a frequency table for each survey question and analyze the results
B. Each person in the group makes and analyzes a bivariate table with a paragraph that:
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Identifies the independent and dependent variables in the table and how they relate to the
overall research question
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Evaluates whether the data indicate a causal relationship
III. CONCLUSION
A. What are the strongest causal relationships suggested by your data?
B. What have you uncovered this semester that you find most useful, interesting, or alarming?
Why?
C. Each person in the group must suggest one hypothesis based on the research
IV. APPENDIX
The final survey questionnaire
V. CLASS PRESENTATION GRADE CRITERIA
A. Use of multimedia
B. Equal participation by group members
C. Organization and clarity
D. Content and knowledge
E. Energy and enthusiasm
Convention