Statisticsproject Description

Statistics Project Description

Objective: Create a presentation in groups and use technology to show one way to display/organize data.

Requirements  5-10 minute presentation using a visual. The visual should have some words on it, but not full paragraphs.  The visual should include links to websites used to find information. NO PLAGARISM!!!!!  Email me the visual before the group’s presentation. I will post visuals on my teacher website each presentation.

1st Day: Introduction  Define the graph: Explain what the graph is and when one would use this display.  Find an outside example of the graph: Show how the graph can be used in a real life situation. Try to choose a topic aside from mathematics (science, social science, history, English, politics, education, etc)  Identify the data needed to make the graph: Single set of data? Multiple sets? Categorical? Numerical? Independent variable? Dependent variable?  Discuss introductions items and work to put in visual using technology (PowerPoint, Prezi, Video, etc)  Think of real life data to collect HW: Finish anything from 1st day

2nd Day: Constructed Example  Collect real life data.  Use the data to construct your graph.  Interpret your graph or discuss how your graph is meaningful. (Ex: This graph shows that students favor French fries over chips, so the lunch room should serve French fries more often.)  Create a problem based on your constructed graph. This problem should be similar to a quiz question. HW: Finish anything from 2nd day

3rd Day: Synthesis  Discuss at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the graph.  Finalize visual  Practice the Presentation HW: Prepare presentation.

4th Day  12-4 Probability of Compound Events (Mrs. Ellwood) HW: p.667 #3-12

5th Day: Presentations 1. Measures of Central tendency 2. Box Plot (Box and Whisker Plot) 3. Line Graph 4. Scatterplot

6th Day: Presentations 5. Circle Graph (Pie Chart) 6. Bar Graph 7. Stem and Leaf Plot 8. Histogram (not on Keystone) Web Sources:  Create a graph: http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx  Virtual Manipulatives: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/topic_t_5.html  http://math.youngzones.org/stat_graph.html

Topic Objectives Project details Probability of Find the probability of P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B following A) Compound Events compound events P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B) containing OR or AND Measures of Central Analyze data, make Calculate the mean, median, and mode given a set of tendency predictions, and/or answer data. questions based on Identify the median as the 50% mark and show how displayed data. to find the median given an even or odd set of data. Box Plot (Box and Find the 5 number summary. Whisker Plot) Show Dispersion- 25%, 50% Show how to find Quartiles, Range, and IQR. Line Graph Estimate or calculate to Show how time plays a role in line graphs. make predictions based on Identify independent and dependent variables. the graph. Scatterplot Make predictions using the Identify independent and dependent variables. equations or graphs of best- Look for trends/patterns to make predictions fit lines of scatter plots. Circle Graph Estimate or calculate to Describe the variables used. make predictions based on What other graphs can be made from a circle graph? Bar Graph the graph. Identify independent and dependent variables. What other graphs can be made from a bar graph? Stem and Leaf Plot Analyze data, make Find the median, mode, range easily. predictions, and/or answer Histogram questions based on Identify independent and dependent variables. displayed data. Show rectangles next to each other (gaps mean no frequency) Explain interval size and order. What happens when you decrease the interval size? How is a histogram different from a bar graph? Statistics Project Rubric

Names: ______Graph: ______Requirements Points Points Comments Possible Earned Visual: The visual is appropriate and easy to 2 understand. On time: The group completed all tasks on 2 time and does not exceed 10 minutes. Works cited: There are links to websites 2 where students found information. ______/6 1. Introduction (10 points) Points Points Comments Possible Earned Definition: The group correctly identifies the 2 graph. Why this graph? The group explains when to 2 appropriately use the graph. Data: The group explains what data 3 (numerical/categorical) is necessary to make the graph. Example: The group displays an example of 3 their graph of a real-life scenario from an outside source. ______/ 10 2. Constructed Example (10 points) Data Collection: The group collects 1 appropriate data for their example. Graph: The group creates an accurate graph. 2 All necessary labels are present. Explanation: The group thoroughly explains 3 how to create and interpret the graph. All details are accurate. Problem: The group creates a problem based 3 on their constructed graph. Meaningful: The problem created is 1 meaningful and relevant to their graph. ______/ 10 3. Synthesis (10 points) Advantages: The group gives at least 2 2 advantages for their graph. Disadvantages: The group gives at least 2 2 disadvantages for their graph. ______/ 4

Total Grade ______/30 points