Use the excel worksheet found in this website:

https://file.io/WvE9BJpddmmH

The National Survey of Adoptive Parents (NSAP) is a national survey that provides detailed information on the characteristics, adoption experiences, and well-being of adopted children and their families in the United States. As part of this class project, you will be working with a subset of data from the NSAP to explore and analyze relationships between various factors related to adoption.

Data:

The NSAP dataset includes information on a wide range of topics related to adoption, including the demographic characteristics of adoptive parents, adoption types and processes, child and family well-being, and access to adoption-related services. The dataset includes both quantitative and qualitative data and can be analyzed using a variety of statistical techniques.

Task Instructions:

• Familiarize yourself with the NSAP dataset: Read the documentation and explore the dataset to understand what variables are available and what they represent.
• Formulate research questions: Identify one or more research questions related to adoption that you are interested in exploring. Your research question should be specific, focused, and answerable using the NSAP dataset.
• Conduct data exploration: Use data visualization techniques (such as histograms, scatterplots, and boxplots) to explore the relationship between variables in the NSAP dataset. Identify patterns and trends that may be relevant to your research question.
• Apply statistical techniques: Choose appropriate statistical techniques (such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, or clustering) to test your research question and draw conclusions from the data.
• Communicate your findings: Give a report summarizing your research question, methodology, and findings. Provide a presentation to share your results with the class.
• Reflect on your experience: Reflect on what you have learned from the project, and identify areas for future exploration or improvement.

The NSAP dataset and documentation can be found at https://aspe.hhs.gov/national-survey-adoptive-parents-nsap