statstics

This assignment is broken down into 2 parts. For Part 1, students are to select a raw data set and provide a descriptive write-up for the selected raw data set by identifying the variables and providing measures of central tendency for the variables. For Part 2, students will use the same data set and answer research problems by computing the appropriate statistics using Excel. Students will then write an APA-format report presenting the analytic methods and results (including appropriate tables and graphs) for the each of the problems. Data Sets: 1. Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Ontario Communities According to the First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey, First Nations Canadian youths (ages 12-17 years) are 29.9% overweight and 12.8% obese compared to non-First Nations Canadian youths (ages 12-17 years) who are 18% overweight and 8% obese. The high incidence of obesity and overweight in First Nations communities is of particular concern as obesity is the strongest risk factor for type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder. Data from the Canadian Community Heath Survey (CCHS) have specifically identified a relationship between low vegetable and fruit intakes in Canadian children and the incidence of overweight and obesity. Using the data provided, answer the following two questions: a) Do youths who live in First Nations communities have higher BMI scores than children who do not live in First Nations communities? b) Do youths who live in First Nations communities that are located further north consume smaller quantities of fruits and vegetables compare to children in non- First Nations communities or in First Nations communities located further south? 2. COVID Kindergarten Engaged Learning During COVID-19 many schools needed to close their doors and were only able to offer online learning. This provided daycares and preschools the opportunity to offer Kindergarten programming as many sites were able to renew licenses that had since expired and acquire assistance from those who worked for school boards. The Kindergarten programming utilized Ontario Curriculum but was offered in person through the daycares and preschools providing children with the opportunity to maintain socialization and play-based education. The benefits of in person learning have been well documented as the structure provides direct instruction while maintaining a consistent engaging environment. Using the data provided, answer the following two questions: a) Did children who enrolled in the “pop-up” Kindergarten programming score higher on their academic assessment compared to children who engaged in online learning? b) Is there a positive relationship between the hours spent engaged in learning and parents attitudes/opinions about children’s engagement in learning? 3. Daylight Savings Time and Wellness In 1784 Benjamin Franklin first proposed the idea of aligning waking hours to daylight hours to conserve candles and in 1908 the city of Port Arthur in Ontario, Canada was the first city in the world to enact daylight savings time. According to Healthline, exposure to sunlight is thought to increase the brain’s release of the hormone serotonin, which is associated with boosting mood and helping a person feel calm and focused whereas darker lighting triggers the brain to make the hormone melatonin. As countries have started to reconsider daylight savings time, it calls into question whether having more daylight hours is beneficial even though it is a difficult adjustment when shifting time. Using the data provided, answer the following two questions: a) Is there a positive relationship between the hours of daylight and individuals scores on a mental health questionnaire? b) Do individuals who report engaging in wellness activities live in cities that report having more hours of daylight? Data sets will be provided on Blackboard as Excel files with some more details provided as a Word document.