Research Report using quantitative methods (r-script)
Describe the causal mechanisms that connects your outcome (y) and explanatory variable
(x). You need to draw on existing literature to provide some support for your theoretical
argument (two or three sources is sufficient).
Discuss also whether you can rule out that y is not causing x. Formulate a concrete hypothesis for the main relationship you intend to
examine. A hypothesis is presented as an empirical statement.
Discuss also the possibility that the relationship between the two variables could be
spurious and present one important variable (z) that should be controlled for in the
analysis.
3. Data and Methods (400 words)
Describe the operationalisation of each of the three variables that you have identified and
report their level of measurement. Also present relevant descriptive statistics for each
variable, including the number of observations, mean, standard deviation, and minimum
and maximum values.
You can copy the template table below to present these statistics.
You will however need to also describe the statistics in the text. Briefly also describe the
