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Unit 3 – Sampling Type your Name Here American InterContinental University Abstract This is a single paragraph, no indentation is required. The next page will be an abstract; “a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the article; it allows the readers to survey the contents of an article quickly” (Publication Manual, 2010). The length of this abstract should be 35-50 words (2-3 sentences). NOTE: the abstract must be on page 2 and the body of the paper will begin on page 3. Introduction Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the tab key). The introduction should be short (2-3 sentences).
The margins, font size, spacing, and font type (italics or plain) are set in APA format. While you may change the names of the headings and subheadings, do not change the font or style of font. Part 1: Survey Analysis: Entertainment Describe an entertainment poll or survey. Analyze the number of people who participated in the sample compared to the number in the population. (Be sure to cite the article which must be from ProQuest Newspapers) Discuss how the results of the survey can be used to tell a story or support an idea of the sponsoring company or media group. Part 1: Survey Analysis: Politics
Describe a political poll or survey. Analyze the number of people who participated in the sample compared to the number in the population. (Be sure to cite the article which must be from ProQuest Newspapers) Discuss how the results of the survey can be used to tell a story or support an idea of the sponsoring company or media group. Part 1: Survey Analysis: General Opinion Describe a general opinion poll or survey. Analyze the number of people who participated in the sample compared to the number in the population. (Be sure to cite the article which must be from ProQuest Newspapers) Discuss how he results of the survey can be used to tell a story or support an idea of the sponsoring company or media group. Part 1: Overall Survey Analysis Consider the three surveys presented. Using the knowledge you learned from the textbook, compare and contrast the sample sizes in each of the three surveys mentioned in the post and determine if the samples sizes are appropriate. In your opinion, which appears to be the most valid? (Cite and reference the textbook) This section of the paper will be 2-3 pages in length and each survey or poll described MUST come from AIU Library’s ProQuest Newspaper Database. Part 2: Application

Create your own 3 question Entertainment or General Opinion Survey using http://www. zoomerang. com/basic/ or another free survey program or http://www. surveymonkey. com/. Secure a minimum of 20 responses. Your survey respondents may be friends, family or classmates. (NOTE: The small sample size was chosen for convenience and as you know is not a valid sample. The goal is for you to create, deploy and analyze a simple survey. ) Include a copy of your survey. This section of the paper will contain 1 page of text and 3 charts. Chart # 1 Provide charts of your results and describe those charts in words Description of Chart # 1
Provide charts of your results and describe those charts in words Chart # 2 Provide charts of your results and describe those charts in words Description of Chart # 2 Provide charts of your results and describe those charts in words Chart # 3 Provide charts of your results and describe those charts in words Description of Chart # 3 Provide charts of your results and describe those charts in words Part 2: Use of Results Explain how the results of your survey can be used by a media group or company. Conclusion Add some concluding remarks-can be a sentence or two. References
NOTE: The reference list starts on a new page after your conclusion. For help with formatting citations and references using rules outlined in the APA Manual’s 6th Edition, please check out the AIU APA guide located under the Interactive Learning section on the left side of the course. Examples: American Psychological Association [APA]. (2010) Publication manual of the American Psychological association (6th ed. ). Washington, DC: Author. Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) (2005). ALWD citation manual: A professional system of citation (3rd ed. ). New York: Aspen Publishers.