Quantitative analysis (20 marks):
Keep in mind that you will adopt a one-sample t-test method in

your quantitative analysis.
(1) Data collection (5 marks):

Collect the data from at least 20 observations at different time from the library. For each observation at a time, you obtain a counting result of the number of computers which have been occupied during the particular time. Provide a table in the research report to give the counts and the time the data was collected and give an explanation about how data were collected.

(2) Statistical analysis (10 marks):

1. Give a hypothesis, which reflects your research problem;
2. Carry out your t-test with R Studio (provide the entire

sample and R scripts in the report);

3. Draw a research conclusion, including an analysis about

your finding.

(3) The formal report. Must follow the report writing requirements studied during the lecture. (5 marks)

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Submission

Week 12: Tuesday 22, May 2018
Hand in a hardcopy to the lecturer prior to the Week 12 lecture (in the classroom).

You need to submit the following two items

1. Research proposal
   2. Quantitative analysis, including i) data collection, ii)

statistical analysis, and iii) a formal report Late Submission: 25% deduction per day. Plagiarism

A plagiarised assignment will receive a zero mark and be penalised according to the university rules. Plagiarism detection software might be used for this assignment.

                                                        SAMPLE SOLUTION

Usage of computers in a public university space is affected by various factors. Some of the potential factors are availability of library materials and resources, some of the students may have attitude in choosing the sitting position, university library management policies among others. Each of these factors is essential in choosing a sitting position in a library (Alharbi & Drew, 2014). In some libraries, computer and information technology services are located on the ground floors. In regards to the students’ attitude, some students may prefer to use their computers or university library computers in the university ground floor. In this case, a student is able to easily move in or out of the library when enjoying university library services from the ground floor. In some cases, one may be in need of quickly connecting to classes by having to easily move in and out of the library.

UOW University is among the university libraries where computer services are located on the ground floor. In light of this information, there is need to attest to whether the proportion that uses computers on the ground of the university library really comes from the whole students’ population in the university.