In this course, you will be completing a three-part research project. In this unit, you will select your topic and complete a brief outline. In Unit IV, you will complete an annotated bibliography, and in Unit VII, you will submit your final paper.
For this assignment, select a topic of your choice related to biostatistics in public health. You will be researching in the CSU Online Library for peer-reviewed articles related to your chosen topic, so it is important to review available library resources before selecting your topic to ensure that adequate resources are available. (Child and Adolescent Obesity In The U.S.)
Topic:
- Child and Adolescent Obesity in the United States
You may use the topics above, but you are not limited to those topics. Your final paper, which is due in Unit VII, must include information related to the following areas that you will learn about in this course:
- population and sample size;
- hypothesis testing;
- research instruments;
- statistical tests and results;
- multivariable methods, including the principles of these methods;
- examples of dependent and independent variables; and
- any other pertinent issues related to course material.
After selecting your topic, create an outline that gives an overview of the organization and content of your paper. You must include at least four headings (main ideas). Each heading should be supported by at least four subsections with supporting evidence. You must include at least two references for your outline, and they should be formatted in accordance with APA guidelines.
