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.).
Task 2: Analyzing 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. What can you predict about other people that you did not survey?
Task 3: Finalizing Your Project
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 complete 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.
Extra Credit: Screen casting
1) Move your data into Excel or Numbers and create a t-table.
2) Create a graph using Excel or Numbers. For more info on how to do this, please see the videos below.
3) Create a Screencast using Educreations or ActiveInspire.
4) Make sure your screencast has/addresses the following things:
Title Page
Purpose/Objective
T-Table
Scatter Plot
Explanation for each slide
Explanation of what data was collected
Explanation of what each axis represents
What can you determine about the data you collected?
What kind of correlation if any do you have?
Explain which badges you earned and why to collect the additional 10%
Badges for Task 1, 2 and 3 are required to earn a C on this project (70%).
Each badge below adds 10% to your final grade
Multicultural Badge
Earn this badge by collecting data from outside California. Provide evidence.
Social media Badge
Earn this badge by collecting data using social media. Twitter, instagram, facebook, kick. Provide evidence
Statistician Badge
Earn this badge by collecting more than 30 pieces of data.
Above and Beyond Badge
I don’t know? You tell me. How did you go above and beyond for this project that warrants an extra 10%?
High Tech Badge
1) Move your data into Numbers and create a t-table.
2) Create a graph.
3) 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
All Badges will be awarded in Schoology.