The student develops a data analysis plan for answering their research question. They are to create a plan for both nonparametric data and parametric data. Then, the student will write a short project report that includes the following information:

Section 1: Research Question (10 Points)

their research question
why it is important to them
what it could contribute to nursing
Section 2: A Nonparametric Plan (15 points)

identify independent and dependent variables with specific level of measurement (Nominal or Ordinal)
their null hypothesis & research hypothesis
the statistical analyses with rationale
Section 3: A Parametric Plan (15 points)

independent and dependent variables with specific level of measurement (Interval/Ratio)
their null hypothesis & research hypothesis
the statistical analyses with rationale

RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the age differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among impoverished white females?