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Step 1: Choose a Rule
• Choose:
– Set of athletes/teams
– 2 contexts to compare them in
– Numerical variable with data in both
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• Find data on Internet
• Write a question of interest
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Step 2: State Your Hypotheses
• Include null and alternative hypotheses
• Make sure to write in context!
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Step 3: Report Your Data
• Make a table:
– Show performances in both contexts
– Include difference in performances
• Cite your source(s)
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Step 4: Plan a Simulation
• Calculate the test statistic
– Make the order of subtraction clear
• Describe a physical simulation
– Note cards or random number generator
– How would you perform it?
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Step 5: Run a Simulation
• Mean Difference simulator on class
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• At least 100 trials
• Include labeled dotplot in written
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Step 6: Analyze Results
• Estimate and interpret p-value
• Make conclusion based on hypotheses
• Answer your question of interest
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Step 7: Conclude the Project
• Think about and respond:
– Was the difference aligned with what the
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– Did the rule change cause the difference?
– What other causes are possible?
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Step 8: Make a Presentation
• Google Drive presentation, Prezi, etc.
• 1-2 minutes
• Discuss question of interest
• State hypotheses
• Show simulation results
• Report findings