Instructions:
Write a two-page APA report answering the questions below. Do not just answer the questions, but use the questions to formulate your report. Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Questions to be answered in your report:
The Athletic Director and Coach of the women’s softball team at a large public university are trying to decide to which of these two players they will offer an athletic scholarship (i.e., an opportunity to attend the university for free in exchange for playing on the university’s softball team). Take the following steps to determine which player had the better batting average over the two-year period provided in the table, and use your results to advise the Athletic Director and Coach on their decision. 1.
Calculate the batting average of each player for her junior year; then also calculate the batting average of each player for her senior year. Which player would this analysis lead you to choose?
Calculate the batting average of each player for her combined junior and senior years. Which player would this analysis lead you to choose?
After considering both of your analyses, which player would you choose? Why?
Prepare a report on your findings for the athletic director and coach of the college program. Focus on clearly explaining the discrepancy in your two analyses.
Requirements of the assignment:
All papers must follow all APA requirements including an abstract. (10% deduction if not)
All papers must have a reference page. The textbook is an acceptable source.
Body of the paper 2 -3 pages, no more or less.
Title page, abstract, and reference pages are required. However, they do not count towards any page count.
Writing should reflect an understanding of the chapter’s basic concepts, thorough research, and logic and critical thinking skills.
The introduction is attention getting with sufficient background information to establish the topic and a clear thesis statement.
The conclusion summarizes the main points and leaves the reader with a strong comprehension of the paper’s significance and the author’s understanding.
Grammatically correct – No spelling, grammar, or mechanics errors.
Do not use the first person. (10% deduction if used)
Textbook:
Anderson, D.R., Sweeney, D.J., Williams, T.A., Camm, J.D., Cochran, J.J., Fry, M.J., & Ohlmann, J.W. (2016). Quantitative Methods for Business, (13th ed.). Cengage Learning.
ISBN-13: 9781285866314
ISBN-10: 1285866312
