Please read the above project statement and answer the below

1. Writean explanation of at least two topics from the data analysis resources about which you have strong opinions or interest in learning more.
2. Also consider the descriptive and inferential statistics related to the data analysis strategies you might select.

Reference:

Roberts, C. M., & Hyatt, L. (2019).The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation(3rd ed.). Corwin.

Chapter 10, "Selecting and Describing the Methodology" (pp. 140-155)

Project Statement

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the significant impact of academic and social integration experiences on the educational persistence of military veterans in two-year colleges. This research is crucial as it defines educational persistence as the continued enrollment of students in their academic programs, even when confronted with challenges or obstacles. By thoroughly analyzing the factors that drive this persistence, this study aims to address a critical gap in understanding the unique experiences of veterans in educational settings, particularly within community colleges.

This study employs a mixed-methods approach, as outlined by Creswell and Creswell (2018), to ensure a comprehensive understanding of both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the issue. The quantitative component will decisively investigate the relationships among academic support services, peer interaction, and faculty engagement, all about veterans' persistence rates. Concurrently, the qualitative aspect will rigorously analyze personal narratives to reveal the intricate experiences of veterans, thereby enriching the statistical findings with essential context and depth.