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Quantitative Evidence Project
Purpose:
Mathematical reasoning and various statistical tools are often used to organize
quantitative and qualitative data to form an argument to support or contradict a given position on
an issue. In this age of information, it is imperative to understand the power of data.
The purpose of this assignment is to present a persuasive case in support of or in opposition to a
social issue using appropriate quantitative evidence.
Assignment Goal:
Identify and present quantitative evidence to support or oppose a given social
issue in a logically sound, persuasive argument.
Instructions:
For this project, you will collaborate with other students. Together, you will choose a
topic from a list of topics provided by your instructor. Within the group, members will take opposite
sides of this argument. Decide together which side of the argument each of you will take.
With the use of data, quantitative evidence (numerical values), statistics, and logical reasoning, you
will try to persuade the reader to support your side. The information you choose must come from at
least three different publications.
Each member of the group needs to submit a response to every question in the Project section
below.
Project
Answer the following:
1.
Which topic did your group choose? An argument presents a case for a particular position.
State the position you are taking on the topic and provide an explanation of why this is
important to consider. Identify at least three credible sources of information you will review
and explain how you know this evidence is credible.
2.
Describe the quantitative evidence/data you have found to support your position. This
evidence should be facts, not opinions. Include any summary statistics like mean, median,
proportions, etc. Provide any charts or graphs that would help to persuade your audience.
Summarize the information conveyed by the quantitative evidence/data and charts/graphs.
How does this information support your position?
3.
Think about your initial belief related to this topic. Is the position you supported in this
project the one you would have personally taken on this topic? Using the facts from #2 and
#3, explain how your quantitative evidence deepened your personal belief or changed your
personal belief.
4.
What is the most compelling quantitative evidence each side used to make their argument?
(Alternatively: What is the most compelling evidence that could have been presented to
support the opposite position?) How do you know the evidence is credible? Describe the
point of view or potential bias of each source. What quantitative evidence could be used to
counter the compelling evidence provided by each side? Explain.
Instructions for Submission:
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Enter your responses after the question. You may change the color of the font of your
responses.
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Writing Mechanics: Correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
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Cite all resources, where applicable. (
For a guide to citing resources in APA, click on the
following document:
APA Formatting Guide
.)
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