Task: Find 2 datasets that you would be interested in exploring, and submit a brief writeup about each.
Overview¶
It’s time to start thinking about the final project! As part of your preparation, we would like you to start searching for data and thinking about the kinds of research questions you’d like to answer.
Requirements¶
For each dataset that you find, you will submit a short answer of at least 3-4 sentences on each of the following prompts:
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Briefly describe your dataset. What is it about? Who collected it? Where did you find it? Provide a link or attachment.
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What makes this dataset interesting to you?
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Write and describe at least two potential research questions you might want to explore using this dataset.
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Describe at least two potential limitations or biases in this dataset.
Submissions and Grading¶
You will be graded on the quality and thoughtfulness of your responses, so make sure you are giving adequate time to each question.
There will be no resubmissions or late work accepted since this is a bonus assignment. Successful completion of the activity will earn one Checkpoint Token, which can be used per the policy in the course syllabus.
NOTE: One checkpoint token is earned for completing the entire activity, not per dataset. There is no partial credit.