Task 1: Data Collection
1. Select two variables that can be measured or counted that you think will be related. The variables may apply to people or things. One variable may be from the Data Collection Sheet but not both. At least one of the variables must be a new one, not on the class list.
2. Collect new data (don’t use old class data) for the two variables on at least 20 different sources (people, trials, etc.). Data collection points are awarded for students that collect more than 30 sets of data.
When you complete Task 1, see Mrs. Garcia for your points.
Task 2: Analyze Your Data
1. Show that you understand your variables by describing them clearly in words.
2. Make a scatter plot for the variables.
3. Comment on whether the two variables appear to be related. If so, tell why. If you think there isn’t a relationship, tell why not.
4. Show that you understand the relationship by describing it clearly in words. Does one variable cause the other? What can you predict about other people that you did not survey?
When you complete Task 2, see Mrs. Garcia for your points.
Task 3: Presenting your Data
Use the information below to make sure you follow all the steps to completing this project.
My scatter plot is neatly drawn with equal spaces representing equal quantities in each axis
The number of items or people I measured or surveyed is ______ (must be more than 20, preferably 30).
My t-table is attached to my graph
My data points are carefully plotted.
I completed a written discussion of whether the scatter plot shows a relationship.
I completed a written discussion describing my variables and explaining whether there is a relationship and if one variable causes the other (causation).
When you complete Task 3, see Mrs. Garcia for your points.
Points for Task 1, 2 and 3 are required to earn a C on this project (70%).
Each add on below adds 10% to your final grade
Multicultural Points
Earn these points by collecting data from five or more people outside California. Extra credit for out of the country. Provide evidence.
Social Points
Earn these points by collecting data using social media. Twitter, instagram, facebook, kik. Provide evidence
Statistician Points
Earn this badge by collecting more than 30 pieces of data.
Above and Beyond Points
I don’t know? You tell me. How did you go above and beyond for this project that warrants an extra 10%?
High Tech Points- 5%
1) Move your data into Numbers and create a t-table.
2) Create a graph.
or
1) Use Desmos to organize data in a table and scatter plot.
High Tech Points- 5-10%
3) Put your information including screenshots of your graph in a presentation app on your iPad. You can use Keynote or Explain Everything.
For the full 10%- Create and record a screencast
Create a Screencast using Educreations
4) Make sure your screencast has/addresses the following topics:
Title Page
Purpose/Objective
T-Table
Scatter Plot
Explanation for each slide
Explanation of what data was collected
Explanation of what each axis represents
Determine about the relationship of the data collected?
Correlation, if any