What is your hypothesis on this issue? What type of data will you be looking for? What methods would you use to gather information?
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1. Explain the difference between descriptive and inferential statistical methods and give an example of how each could help you draw a conclusion in the real world.
2. You would like to determine whether eating before bed influences sleep patterns. List each step you would take to conduct a statistical study on this topic and explain what you would do to complete each step. Then, answer the questions below.
What is your hypothesis on this issue?
What type of data will you be looking for?
What methods would you use to gather information?
How would the results of the data influence decisions you might make about eating and sleeping?