1 Draft IRPSummary:In the Independent Research Project (IRP), students conduct an analysis project using SAS primarily and Excel as needed to analyze real-world data.In the first assignment (IRP Research Question and Data Set), you identified the data set you wanted to use, developed a research question, and identified a statistical question that could be answered analytically.In this assignment, you will create and submit a business memo (template attached) that clearly communicates your analysis of the data set you identified in the previous assignment. When you submit this draft of your IRP, you will get feedback from your classmates and your instructor. You should use this feedback to improve your IRP.In later assignments (IRP Memorandum, IRP Presentation, Presentation Questions Reply), you will submit the final version of your IRP, create and submit a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your IRP, present your analysis via a recorded video presentation, and answer questions about your presentation.AttachmentsIRP Template 2018.docxIRP Draft (2)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of software tools10.0 ptsGood8.0 ptsFair0.0 ptsInadequate10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Display15.0 ptsGood12.0 ptsFair0.0 ptsInadequate15.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Procedure25.0 ptsGood20.0 ptsFair0.0 ptsInadequate25.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Analysis Conclusion20.0 ptsGood16.0 ptsFair0.0 ptsInadequate20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommended Actions20.0 ptsGood16.0 ptsFair0.0 ptsInadequate20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Approach10.0 ptsGood8.0 ptsFair0.0 ptsInadequate10.0 ptsTotal Points: 100.02 IRP PresentationUpload your IRP PowerPoint presentation to this assignment.You only have four minutes, so be concise and careful with your language.Use the PowerPoint Narration tool for your slides, even if you present face to face, it is good practice.Attachments: IRP Presentation TemplateIS 3310 Presentation Rubric Fall 2018 v2CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentInformation on slides reflects understanding and effective summarization. Information has not simply been copied and pasted from another IRP memo. Information is presented in logical sequence/structure.60.0to >35.0 ptsGoodAll essential elements needed to explain the analyiss and decision are present.35.0to >10.0 ptsAdequateMissing an essential element that explains the analysis and recommendation.10.0to >0 ptsInadequateTwo or more essential elements needed to understand the analysis are missing.60.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesignEasy to read, good color choices, no eye charts. Appropriate use of charts, graphs, and images to effectively communicate to the audience.15.0to >13.0 ptsGoodGreat design, color choice. Appropriate charts, graphs, tables, etc. are used in the presentation to promote the narrative.13.0to >10.0ptsAdequateSome charts, graphs, tables, etc. are used in the presentation to promote the narrative.10.0to >0 ptsInadequatePoor use of images, tables, etc. to explain the analysis and recommendation.15.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of language (Grammar and Word Choice)Presentation is free of spelling and grammatical errors10.0 ptsGoodNo noticeable errors apparent in the presentation.10.0to >0 ptsInadequateOne ore more grammar, spelling, or obvious factual errors that a good proofreading of the presentation should have caught.10.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentationPresenter spoke clearly and slowly enough to be heard by the audience. Presenter effectively communicated their recommendation based on their analysis.15.0 ptsVery good.Clear, well spoken, not rushed. Presenation was organized logically, and effectively communicated the presenter's recommendation.10.0 ptsAveragePresenation was understandable, but was rushed and not logically arranged.5.0 ptsCould be betterThe speaker was hard to understand, rushed through the presentation, are had annoying habits that made following the15.0pts3 IRP MemorandumIn this Independent Research Project (IRP), students provide a business decision recommendation using SAS primarily and Excel as needed to obtain real world data. The student will create and submit a business report that clearly communicates a recommendation based on their analysis of the data set that includes an analysis of different courses of action using weighted factors. The students will also create a Power Point presentation that summarizes their IRP and present their analysis live, via video-teleconference or as a recorded video presentation. The student will also answer questions about their presentation.DELIVERABLE:ATTACH:IRP MEMORANDUM TEMPLATEIRP Memo Final (3)IRP Memo Final (3)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSalutationIdentify the audience for this IRP3.0 ptsGoodDate, From, To lines correct.1.0 ptsFairOne or more items incorrect.0.0 ptsInadequateTwo or more items incorrect.3.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubject LineShould relate to the topic, be interesting.3.0 ptsGoodSubject line is relevant and informative.1.0 ptsFairSubject line is not relevant to the IRP.0.0 ptsInadequateSubject line does is not informative.3.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductionSummary of the whole IRP. You may not be able to write this portion until you have finished the rest of the paper.26.0 ptsGoodParagraph 1: Summary of IRP. Paragraph 2: Discussion of tools and data. Paragraph 3: Summary of findings, analysis conclusion, and recommendation.16.0 ptsFairMissing one of the introduction paragraphs, or not well written.5.0 ptsInadequateMissing two or more of the relevant parts of the introduction, or not written well.26.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIssue IdentificationRequires critical thinking and creative thinking.12.0 ptsGoodClearly discussed the problem that the analysis is investigating. Clearly identified a primary issue.10.0 ptsFairDiscussed the primary issue that is being investigated somewhat, but not clearly identify the problem.5.0 ptsInadequateDiscussed a symptom of the problem only.12.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIssue AnalysisHow are you going to investigate your problem with this data?12.0 ptsGoodClearly discussed analysis plan (specifically mentions ANOVA, Linear Regression, or other analysis method). Clearly states research question in plain language. Correctly states statistical question that matches research question (null and alternative hypotheses).7.0 ptsFairMissing one of the elements of this section.3.0 ptsInadequateMissing two or more of the elements of this section.12.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDataWhere did the data come from? What did you do to prepare it for analysis?9.0 ptsGoodClearly discussed data: 1) Source 2) Any data cleansing required (treatment of outliers?) 3) Appropriate descriptive statistics table included.6.0 ptsFairMissing one of the required elements of this section.3.0 ptsInadequateMissing two or more elements of this section.9.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis9.0 ptsFull MarksClear discussion of analysis: 1) Identify variables (independent, dependent, type) 2) Relevant charts and tables 3) Discussion references any charts, tables, values (pvalue, etc.) needed to reach conclusion.6.0 ptsFairMissing one of the elements of this section.3.0 ptsInadequateMissing two or more elements of this section.9.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion9.0 ptsFull MarksClearly discussed analysis conclusion: 1) Analysis results (significant, not significant) 2) Hypothesis conclusion (accept, reject) 3) Impact of your conclusion as it relates to the problem you identified in the "Issue Identification" section.6.0 ptsFairMissing one of the elements of this section.3.0 ptsInadequateMissing two or more elements of this section.9.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOA'sCourse of Action Development8.0 ptsFull MarksStudent developed three or more courses of action (COA's) to the problem based on a better understanding of the problem obtained by their analysis. COA could optimize ROI, optimize time, optimize, optimize impact on people, "status quo", etc.6.0 ptsFairStudent developed two or more possible solutions.2.0 ptsInadequateStudent did not develop any possible solutions to the problem, or it was not clear that they understood how to think critically about solutions to the problem.8.0 pts
