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Good morning! I hope this message finds you well. I have a very important question for you: I have to do the milestone #3 and I'm trying to figure it out how to use the Data that I have been collected. I have data of 22 people (sample) and the majority did not recycle their cooking/fry oils. but also I have the City Recycling data per year of how many pounds of cooking oils were collected and processed to biodiesel per years 2016, 2017 and ytd 2018. I need to know how to proceed with the regression of this data departing from my two previous milestones, here the two files and the two other data information in excel. I would love to do the regresion myself but I need the steps and I need your help and correction. Let's do this let me try to do the regression after you tell me how and I can send that to you for the corrections and the rest of the Data analysis. Instruct me How to start after you take a look at the data. I also send you the rubrics file. or let me know what would be the best?

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ECO 700 Milestone Three Rubric: Data Analysis Paper Prompt: Write a paper documenting how you are conducting your analysis.     Describe the techniques you decided to use and their justification. Include a critical examination of the data. Discuss the statistical outcomes and their interpretation. Address any remaining issues. Be sure to include the most essential sections of your statistical package’s printout as an appendix. Guidelines for Submission: Your paper should be two to three pages in length (not including charts, graphs, references, or the title page). It should use 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Citations should be formatted according to APA style. Critical Elements Completeness Conciseness Integration Critical Thinking/Persuasiveness Articulation of Response Proficient (100%) Discusses all of the relevant points (description of techniques and their justification, examination of data, interpretation of outcomes, any remaining issues) fully and logically Describes and explains all elements in a precise and streamlined manner; wordiness is minimized Incorporates relevant material from previous coursework, and feedback from instructor and peers Presents and logically defends a plan for an original research agenda; the narrative moves the reader toward an apparently obvious conclusion Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Not Evident (0%) Does not discuss all of the relevant points fully and logically Does not describe or explain all elements in a precise and streamlined manner; wordiness is not minimized Does not incorporate relevant material from previous coursework, or feedback from instructor and peers Does not present or logically defend a plan for an original research agenda; the narrative does not move the reader toward an apparently obvious conclusion Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas Earned Total Value 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 10 100% 1 ECO 700 Capstone Milestone #1 Wanda Martinez Overview of the problem Justification Expected benefits Statistical technique Testable hypothesis Overview of the problem The odor, taste and overall quality of the tap water is a priority, because this is attached to the health of my family and thousands of other households. The fatbergs are the consequence of the fry oils disposition (Chugthai & Zayed, 2008), if we are not aware of that situation we can be part of the problem pouring the greases and fry oil over the sewers, that creates a big mass of “soap” but not the one that would be nice, but the one that clogged our sewers and creates backups that could be affecting our own houses. Alternatively, to reducing the release into the sewer, fry oil can be recycled to produce bio-diesel and energy (Lee et al., 2017). Justification My Research project is a personal challenge for me in many aspects, the first thing is because I’m very concerned about the water quality in my town, personally I would like to make sure that I’m not part of the problem but that I can be a part of the solution of our water quality. Expected benefits The expected benefits of that research project are as many as we can see through the conservation of our tap water in good shape for safety drink, the texture and safety of water for household use, the conservation of our health, the conservation of our life, the conservation of our property values. The creation of bio-diesel for airplanes and other transportation. The economic growth overall. Statistical technique The dependent variable is the amount of fat accumulated in the sewers; the independent variables are the amount of fry oil released into the sewers and the amount of fry oil recycled to produce biodiesel. If is not fry oil, is not possible to make bio-diesel from that used oil. The statistical techniques used in the project involve univariate and multivariate regression methods. These techniques will help determine whether or not there is any relationship between the amounts of fry oil 2 Testable hypothesis The testable hypothesis states that the amount of fry oil accumulated in the sewers in the form of fatbergs increases with the amount of fry oil released into the sewers and decreases with the amount of fry oil recycled to produce bio-diesel and energy. References Chughtai, F., & Zayed, T. (2008). Infrastructure Condition Prediction Models for Sustainable Sewer Pipelines. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 22(5), 333-341. doi:10.1061/(asce)0887-3828(2008)22:5(333) Lee, J., Jung, J. M., Park, C., Jeon, B. H., Wang, C. H., Lee, S. R., & Kwon, E. E. (2017). Rapid conversion of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) into biodiesel without pre-treatment of FOG. Journal of Cleaner Production, 168, 1211-1216. 1 Milestone 2 Module #4 Wanda Martinez Southern New Hampshire University 05/27/2018 2 MILESTONE 2 PROPOSAL Milestone 2 proposal Introduction Today, the world seems to shift to the use of better and efficient sources of fuel. In the US for example, the various companies that manufacture fuels as well as independent individuals engage in various activities that see them produce environmentally friendly fuel. The initially presented cases of the impacts the universally used fuels bring to the environment act as the ultimate driving force towards the establishment of better and efficient alternatives. As a result, people from the different parts of the globe including Texas among others today work in the attempt to come up with the most durable and reliable alternatives to implement. In Texas, for example, research shows that the area comprises of many people who engage in the recycling of the various cooking oils in the attempt to produce biofuels used in the different areas of application. One of the final products obtained in the process includes biodiesel. Although the production process includes a series of steps, in the long run, it plays a huge part in enabling the affected people to come up with effective as well as reliable sources of fuel which in the end help in reducing the overall environmental pollution. This research proposal seeks to identify the overall number of gallons that individuals recycle in the formation of the final product which in this case includes biodiesel from cooking as well as vegetable and also animal oils (Shu et al. 2010). It then follows that one can make biodiesel from used cooking oil which in the past most entities regarded as a waste. This proposal will examine a target audience which includes the residents who stay in North Texas while considering the other critical factors essential to undertake such research. This proposal acts as a guiding path that forms the essential foundation for performing the future research concerning looking into the presented study more profoundly. MILESTONE 2 PROPOSAL 3 Goals Primarily, every project requires a set of specific goals to complete. The formulation of these goals comes from the need to come up with the ultimate solution to the underlying problem. This section which comprises of the proposal which offers a better way for form the basis for performing future research will examine the various elements critical in the production of biodiesel as a renewable fuel. The primary goal of this proposal includes the need to identify the approximate percentage of people in North Texas who use biodegradable fuels as compared to the other universally consumed sources. The second goal includes the desire to identify the total number of gallons of biodiesel that the people in North Texas produce within a given period of time. Thirdly, this proposal seeks to help the future researcher outline and identify the total number of gallons of cooking oils that the region selected recycles while comparing it to the overall consumption rate in the various entities such as homes. This analysis will act as the ultimate way that would help to come up with conclusive findings concerning the possibility of the people living in the areas directing the used cooking as well as other types of food-related oils into the sewers as waste without recycling them. With such goals in mind, I may then come up with the best tactics to use while collecting the figures as well as facts. The future research will include the statistical, theoretical and also experimental aspects which in the long run will help in coming up with the correct pieces of information regarding the underlying problem statement. The following section addresses the target audiences in this case. MILESTONE 2 PROPOSAL 4 Target audience After considering the basics of the use of cooking and other forms of food-related oils concerning the manufacturing of biodiesel, this section intends to look at the underlying target audiences whom I, the researcher will focus on. Well, this proposal aims at addressing and also focusing on the population living in North Texas. Specifically, the research looks at the population residing in Denton County. The primary reason for the selection of this population comes from the fact that the region comprises a large number of people who own vehicles among other entities that may use diesel. In addition to the overall ownership of motor gadgets, the region boasts a large number of restaurants as well as households which translates into high usage and consumption of cooking and other food-related oils. The population, in this case, seems to move away from the other forms of fuels towards greener sources of energy. The previously presented facts about the impacts of using biodegradable sources of fuel act as a guiding path for the population to adopt better as well as effective practices that may in the long run help in the preservation of the environment. This research will act as a wakeup call to the population by helping them to identify their overall lifestyles as well as their resulting impacts on the environment. The other significant audience, in this case, includes the relevant waste management and recycling firms within the region. These entities will use the provided findings and statistics to their own economic benefits which in the long run will play a huge role in changing the perception of the population. Other than the school as well as peers, this research focuses on the relevant stakeholders in the environmental matters which will provide to them the most important as well as valid findings concerning the use of recycled cooking oils to produce biodiesel used as an alternative to the MILESTONE 2 PROPOSAL 5 commercial fuels and also the opportunity to avoid the growth of fatbergs on the sewers and water pipes. (Issariyakul & Dalai, 2014). Strategies and tactics to use Conducting research requires adequate initial planning. I, the researcher, in this case, must prepare early enough. Preparations come in a variety of ways. For instance, I will consider identifying and documenting the various techniques, tactics as well as methodologies to follow in the collection of the required information. The selection of the right tactics as well as techniques to use in this case must follow the overall nature of the research in context. Like mentioned above, this research will comprise of various types of data. For example, the researcher must collect the theoretical information about the possible history of the recycling of cooking oils in the region and also the past experiences of the population in making their biodiesel products. The second type of data to consider in the research includes the statistical data obtained from both the experiments as well as questionnaires. Sample questions These questions represent a small portion of the entire data collection stage that seeks to collect the necessary information directly from the target population. The use of these strategies comes as a result of the fact that I; the researcher may not get the underlying information easily. Survey Questions: Have you ever recycled your cooking oil after the ordinary use? After the recycling process (If Yes) how did you dispose of it? MILESTONE 2 PROPOSAL 6 Do you see other people recycling their oil? (Extra question) Have you ever used biodiesel? (Extra question) State or country. State your occupation and education level? Evaluation process Since the proposal offers a guideline for conducting future research, the most important thing to take into account in such a case may include the effectiveness of the entire process. I; the researcher must evaluate the processes, tasks and also methodologies used in the attempt to guarantee the collection and documentation of valid results. As a result, I; the researcher will seek assistance from the relevant experts within my school to come up with a valid scope of the project in context. After the collection and ultimately, the documentation of the final results, I; the researcher will submit the report to the Professor for further scrutiny. The evaluation process, in this case, will include the planning, implementation, completion and also reporting. These steps will help me like a researcher to critically examine the processes, short-term as well as long-term goals for the project and also report on the final findings collected. The steps outlined above makes it easy to examine and analyze the effectiveness of the strategies selected and also the relevance of the final report concerning the underlying problem statement. Data needs The underlying research will examine a variety of data and information. For example, I will collect, analyze and tabulate the final results concerning the total number of gallons to recycle their or other obtained cooking oil to produce biodiesel. In addition, this section also 7 MILESTONE 2 PROPOSAL seeks to identify the possible amount of people who in the selected regions use biodegradable sources of fuel. In collecting the data, I will come up with a high-level evaluation of the study backed up by the relevant facts and theories. Budgets The completion of the research will require adequate funds. These funds will cater to the various elements that I will need. The breakdown of the budget follows in the following table. Item Quantity Amount $ Transport 3*35 105 Research personnel 1*100 100 Data collection equipment 100 100 Computer system 200 200 Printing papers 50 50 Miscellaneous 100 100 Total 655 Timeline I will carry out the processes within a specified period. The respective parties will start their work on 1st June 2018 and conduct the relevant research through a period of 2 months. In the process, the research will subdivide the entire process and period of time in the various respective timeframes according to the milestones that they will set for the completion of the project successfully. After the completion of the research, I will submit the report to my Professor or among other stakeholders. MILESTONE 2 PROPOSAL 8 References Issariyakul, T., & Dalai, A. K. (2014). Biodiesel from vegetable oils. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 31, 446-471. Shu, Q., Gao, J., Nawaz, Z., Liao, Y., Wang, D., & Wang, J. (2010). Synthesis of biodiesel from waste vegetable oil with large amounts of free fatty acids using a carbon-based solid acid catalyst. Applied Energy, 87(8), 2589-2596. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261910000887 DATA FOR COOKING OIL FRY OILS RECYCLING IN DENTON TEXAS RECYCLING OIL YES NO WHERE DID YOU POUR THE OILS SINK PLASTIC BIN RECYCLED ON A CITY FACILITY GENDER FEMALE MALE COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATIONAL LEVEL NICOLE B. PASTORA MAGDA GALAN NO NO X X FEMALE U.S. SOME COLLEGE FEMALE U.S. MASTER DEGREE MICHELLE WILSON CARLOS GARCIA PEDRO SOTO JAIME SEDA NO NO NO NO X X X X FEMALE U.S. COOLLEGE MALE U.S. MASTER MALE U.S. SOME COLLEGE MALE U.S. BACHELORS TATITA PEREZ CHRISTY SMITH PASTOR TERESA NO NO NO X X X FEMALE U.S. JD. FEMALE U.S. BACHELORS DEGREE FEMALE U.S. MASTER DEGREE WANDA JIRAU ROCIO ZAHIDEE VELEZ MARIA ELENA NO NO NO NO X X X X FEMALE U.S. DOCTOR DEGREE FEMALE MEXICAN MNISTRY FEMALE U.S. BACHELORS FEMALE U.S. JD. JOANNA HARRIS SUSAN CHAISSON VICTORIA AMALIA BUENROSTRO NO NO YES X X FEMALE U.S. BACHELOR DEGREE FEMALE U.S. BACHELORS X FEMALE DFW 11 GRADE Mava Day Timothy Wolf Tavaris Price No No No Female U.S. Master degree Male US. Master degree Male US. Master degree Year 2016 2017 2018 (YTD) Pounds Collected 5,313 5,543 3,600 Pounds to Biodiesel 5,313 5,543 1,875
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