Statistics probability and distributions

Assignment Type:Individual ProjectDeliverable Length:3 pagesPoints Possible:125Due Date:30/03/2012Using our data set from Unit 1, compose a 3-page e-mail to the head of the American Intellectual Union, which includes the following:

1. Begin your e-mail to AIU by first providing an overview of the database, that is, a story about the characteristics that may include types of variables, etc.
2. Be sure to include information about where statistics are being used in the workplace.
3. Explain the value of statistics and its contribution to the success of an organization.
4. Then, discuss the following in your e-mail:
   • What is the distribution of individuals by gender?
   • What is the “tenure with company” distribution by gender?
   • What percentage of the survey participants are in each department?
   • What is the sample mean for extrinsic value by gender?
   • What is the probability that an individual will be between 16–21 years of age?
   • What is the probability that an individual’s overall job satisfaction is 5.2 or lower?
   • What is the probability that an individual will be a female in the human resources department?
   • What is the probability that an individual will be a salaried employee whose intrinsic satisfaction value is 5 or more?
5. RESEARCH REQUIRED: Be sure to include other ways that probability is used in business specifically how it contributes to the success of an organization. Feel free to use the Business Source Premier Database in the Library as a resource to research.

The e-mail should be well written and should flow well. It should comprise the body of a report that contains no grammatical errors. The report should include proper citation in APA formatting in both the in-text and reference pages and include a title page, be double-spaced and in Times New Roman 12-point font. APA formatting is necessary to ensure academic honesty.

Please submit your assignment as a Word document in APA format using the attachedTemplate. Do NOT change the font, page breaks or margins. Using the template without deleting the headings ensures that you cover each segment of the assignment.Unit 2 – Probability and Distributions

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Abstract

This is a single paragraph, no indentation is required. The next page will be an abstract; “a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the article; it allows the readers to survey the contents of an article quickly” (Publication Manual, 2010). The length of this abstract should be 35-50 words (2-3 sentences). NOTE: the abstract must be on page 2 and the body of the paper will begin on page 3.

Memo

To:

From:

Date:

Subject:

Dear[Recipient]:

Provide a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) to the email you are writing to provide a preview of what will be covered.

Overview of the Data Set

Provide an overview for the current data set. What variables does it include? Which are qualitative, which are quantitative? What categories are used and why are they used? Begin your e-mail to AIU by first providing an overview of the database, that is, a story about the characteristics that may include types of variables, etc.

Use of Statistics and Probability in the Real World

This is a great place for outside research. Be sure to include information about where statistics are being used in the workplace.

The Value of Statistics

Explain the value of statistics and its contribution to the success of an organization. This is a great place for outside research.

Distributions

Write a brief introduction (1-2 sentences) about the information you can find in a distribution table. Why is this information useful to AIU?

Then complete the following distribution tables. Please pay attention to whether you should present the results in terms of percentages or simple counts.

Distribution of Individuals by Gender

Gender	Percentage
Females
Males

Tenure with Company Distribution by Gender

Please note that you do NOT have to convert these into percentages. You may leave them in a count format.

	Under 2 years	2-5 Years	Over 5 years
Male
Female

Percentage of the Survey Participants in Each Department

Department	Percentage
Information Technology
Human Resources
Administration

Sample Mean for Extrinsic Value by Gender

Gender	Mean Extrinsic Value
Male
Female

Probabilities

Write a brief 1-2 sentence introduction about which probabilities you will calculate and why the information is useful for AIU.

Then complete the following table. Please remember to always use the TOTAL number of respondents for your denominator when calculating each probability.

Classification	Count	Probability
Probability that an individual will be between 16–21 years of age
Probability that an individual’s overall job satisfaction is 5.2 or lower
Probability that an individual will be a female in the human resources department
Probability that an individual will be a salaried employee whose intrinsic satisfaction value is 5 or more

Probabilities in the Business World

RESEARCH REQUIRED: other ways that probability is used in business. Deductions for not using APA format are applied in this section.

Conclusion

Write a brief conclusion that sums up the importance of the information contained in this email. Sum it all up for the reader in a few sentences in the same way you would do in a professional environment!

Sincerely,

Your name

Your title

References

NOTE: The reference list starts on a new page after your conclusion.

For help with formatting citations and references using rules outlined in the APA Manual’s 6^th Edition, please check outthe AIU APA guide located under the Interactive Learning section on the left side of the course.

Examples:

American Psychological Association [APA]. (2010) Publication manual of the American

Psychological association(6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) (2005). ALWD citation manual: A professional

system of citation(3rd ed.). New York: Aspen Publishers.

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