Getting Your Research Project Started

After looking through the codebook for the GapMinder study, I have decided to investigate how life expectancy varies based on Gross Domestic Product per capita and democracy score development.

 

• Has the learner selected a data set and indicated that selection? (1 point) 
• Has the learner clearly stated a research question and hypothesis? (2 points) 
• Does the literature review include clear information about search terms used? (1 point) 
• Does the literature review clearly identify references used? (2 points) 
• Does the literature review clearly present a summary of findings (e.g., variables considered, patterns of findings, etc.)? (2 points)