Option #2: A Research Paper in Prediction/Forecasting Please read the final Portfolio Project in Module 8

Please read the final Portfolio Project in Module 8.  You will need to choose one of the two options.  If you choose to do Portfolio Project Milestone Option #2 then you need to complete the same option in Module 8.  This option of the Portfolio Project gives flexibility in choosing your own work.  However, the focus of the project must be on predictions and/or forecasting.  For instance, you may investigate how prediction or forecasting is used in the music industry.

Using a Word document, please provide the following. 

1. The objective and/or motivation of the study.
2. A background of the study.
3. A summary on what you will investigate. This includes a description of dataset (including the location of dataset) and methodologies you will use. A list of public datasets is provided here.
4. At least two citations.

Submit 1-2-page summary in a Word document in Canvas.  Watch for feedback from your instructor to help further guide your process as you conduct your analyses.

To view full details of the Portfolio Project, visit Module 8.