Choose one of the surveys presented below. If you are interested in a survey that is not listed here, please check with me to see if it is appropriate for the project
American Community Survey (gov/programs-surveys/acs“>https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs)
American Housing Survey (gov/programs-surveys/ahs.html”>https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/ahs.html)
- Current Population Survey (gov/programs-surveys/cps.html”>https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/cps.html)
American Time Use Survey (https://www.bls.gov/tus/)
- Common Core of Data (https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/)
Research Question:
- Pick a question of interest based on the survey you chose. Please include any claims to be tested.
EXAMPLE RESEARCH QUESTION: WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE OF WORKING AGE ADULTS (19-64) WITH EMPLOYER-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE? IS THERE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND ACCESS TO EMPLOYER-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE? (BASED ON AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY)
- Sampling:
For the project, you will be using about 50% of the survey you chose. Your first task is sample the portion you use.
- Explanatory Data Analysis:
You should include:
descriptive statistics and/or tables depending on your type of data
appropriate graphs
Inferential Analysis:
Keeping your research question in mind, include:
Appropriate estimation of population parameter(s) of interest (Bayesian, frequentist, or computational methods)
You are required to use at least two estimation technique
Confidence or credible intervals
Hypothesis Testing
- For causal inference, regression analysis.
- Conclusion:


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