代写BSB123 ASSESSMENT ITEM 2 (2016 S2)
BSB123 ASSESSMENT ITEM 2 (2016 S2)
Research Report Task – total weighting 30%
 
 
Due Date:    16^th Oct 2016 (Sunday) 11:59pm
Word Limit:       1000 words, with a tolerance of 20% (Tables, footnotes and reference list are not in the word count.)
Weighting:  30%
Submission:  an individual online submission via Turnitin.
 
 
Report Topic – Student Performance
Universities play a significant role in the provision of higher education within Australia. As part of the goal to provide the best possible educational experience and outcomes, universities are always looking for ways in which to better understand learning so as to assist students to achieve their full potential.  
 
In this research you will be analysing a set of data of which can be found in an EXCEL file available for download in the Assessment section of the BSB123 Blackboard site. The dataset contains information relating to a sample of 479 students who studied BSB123 in a past semester. The dataset includes the following variables:
 

• Exam result
• Gender
• Quiz result
• Lecture attendance
• SGT attendance

 

 
Tasks
As a research officer you have been asked to summarise, analyse and interpret the data. Exam results are the focus (column A) and you will therefore need to consider the distribution of the exam results, as well as potential factors that may contribute to the level of a student’s exam performance. Specific tasks include the following:
 
·         Consider the distribution of exam results
·         Also consider what influences exam results (Hint: using multiple regression and hypothesis testing)
o   Consider the following to determine which factors, if any, influence the exam result.
·         gender
·         quiz result
·         lecture attendance
·         SGT attendance
 
For each of the above components you should:
              i.    Prepare a table and/or chart to summarise the data
             ii.    Analyse & interpret the data
 
Please note that part of this task is for you to assess which is the most appropriate table/chart to use for each section of analysis and in some cases this will mean that you need to try various options before making your final decision.
 
You are to prepare a report to summarise your findings.
 
Report structure
As a research report your work should be presented in a professional manner and the report should be structured accordingly. The recommended structure is as follows:
 
1. Introduction: including background, aims and objectives and summary of the empirical findings.
2. Data: summary statistics and descriptions.
3. Methodology:  present the regression model and the tests conducted
4. Empirical results: detailed empirical findings
5. Conclusion: summarize what you have done and what you have found
 
Marking Criteria
Your report will be assessed according to the criteria sheet provided on Bb. You should read through the criteria sheet carefully so as to be aware of the criteria on which your research report will be graded.
 
QUT cite÷write
It is a very useful guide to citation, referencing and report writing, and is available online.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
Referencing
The research report is primarily based on the data provided. If however you wish to include additional information, then please include a bibliography. However please note that the focus of this research report is on the summation, analysis and interpretation of the data itself.
 
Late submissions and extensions
All information relating to the late submission policy and the procedure for applying for an extension is included on the Blackboard site in the Assessment section.
代写BSB123 ASSESSMENT ITEM 2 (2016 S2)