Research Methods in Space Studies (SPST500) Week 2 Homework Assignment

This document contains the solutions to a research methods assignment for the SPST500 course, focusing on research methods in space studies. The assignment includes completing chapter exercises from Chapters 3, 4, and 5, covering topics such as observational methods, survey construction, data organization, descriptive statistics, and correlational methods. An application problem involves using both quantitative and qualitative methods to improve sales for a space tourism company. Another application problem focuses on analyzing space debris data using statistical methods to determine the most cluttered orbital regimes. Additionally, the document includes a review of debriefing procedures in research, emphasizing its importance in clarifying misconceptions and ensuring subjects' understanding.