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My Research Concludes: Let the Data Analysis Begin
My Research Concludes: Let the Data Analysis Begin
In the early weeks of March, my data collection of missing white woman syndrome in the media has concluded. At this point in the process, I am now transitioning into the Data Analysis Portion of my project, and looking forward towards my presentation and final paper in the upcoming months.
Details of My Data Analysis
Coding system
Coding system
Now that I sifted through all possible cases, I only have missing persons cases from 2016-2020. Now, I have been assigning them a certain level of media coverage (0 to 4).
qualifications
qualifications
To give these a proper rating, I am first searching for resources on the CBI website, which has several links of advertisement and information. I am also using credible sources such as the Denver Post, as a cross reference for certain cases that remained local or regional.
comparisons
comparisons
Once all of the cases have a rating, I will be able to compare racial bias for each year and from all the years combined, leading me to form further conclusions on the extent of missing white women syndrome in the media in Colorado.
The Coding System in Detail
The Coding System in Detail
finding the details behind every case within the window of years of missing persons cases I am studying
finding the details behind every case within the window of years of missing persons cases I am studying
As a starting point, CBI and the Charley's Project Organization have a very detailed report on the events of the missing event, such as when it happens, where, and the details leading up to the last time they were seen. Below, is one example, Terri Ackerman.
These information pages typically lead me to further media coverage, so that I can confidently qualify which level of media coverage I am assigning to each case.
Statistical Analysis Plans
Statistical Analysis Plans
After discussing the true intentions of my project, I have concluded that I am going to have to run a two-sample z-test for p1 - p2. This calculation is looking to denote if there is any difference between the proportions of media coverage for white women and for women of color.
After this, I will have to run a Chi-square calculation to find the areas under the curve, in order to find out the proportions in that sense as well.
Please check back in a couple weeks for my next update. Thanks :)
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