ALL THE QUESTIONS ARE INTERCONNECTED. READ THE WHOLE QUESTION FIRST. THEN START ANSWERING. For the research topic is Beef Consumption in Bangladesh

1. Develop alternate and null hypotheses for the given topic in such a way that it can be tested using independent samples t-test. 5 marks

2. Suppose, you must use one of the probability sampling techniques here. Given this condition, Cluster sampling would be the best strategy for your given topic do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer. Mention why cluster sampling would be or would not be the best; also, if applicable, explain why the sampling method you have chosen would be the best. Whether your answer is cluster sampling or something else, describe how you would perform the chosen sampling method for your allocated topic. 10 marks

3. Suppose, for the research topic allocated to you, somehow you were forced to use stratified sampling. Now your fellow researcher is saying, if you use stratified sampling for your topic, you will have a bunch of heterogenous people within each group, all the groups will be heterogenous as well when the groups as a whole are compared to each other; however, you will not be able to ensure that people of every characteristic that is important for this study gets selected in your sample to what extent do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer 10 marks 4. To run the test, among the four types of data, which type of data collection (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio) is the most important and which type is the least important for your research? Justify your answer. 5 marks

5. Assume that you have collected data to test the hypotheses. You do not have to run SPSS software to answer this question. But, in your script, answer the following: For the topic allocated to you, a) Describe the process of running the independent samples t-test in a diagram. Do not write in a generic manner. Whatever you write, make sure to relate it to your topic (such as mention the variables used as inputs). If you write down the generic process, no marks will be given. 5 marks b) Assume that you have already run the test. Now, you can hypothetically assume any SPSS output/result here. Once you have assumed the result, explain your answer, in detail, and tell us whether you accept or reject the null hypothesis and why. Explain all the relevant values that were taught in class with regards to your SPSS test and analysis. Remember, explanation for each component of your test carries separate marks. The main issue that we will assess here is whether you know all the points or issues that you have to consider from the output window of SPSS in order to find out whether to accept/reject the null hypothesis. 15 marks

6. For the same topic allocated to you, write down the following hypotheses: 5 marks a. Directional alternate hypothesis that can be tested using correlation test b. Null hypothesis that can be tested using one sample t-test