Step 1 - Statistical Analysis
The first thing you are going to do is choose a real world topic to explore from a mathematical point of view. It will be best if you chose a topic that is a relationship between two things. An example of this would be something like "the relationship between the time of year and what fashions people are wearing". Your topic should have a solid amount of data that you can use to create your graphs. Once you have found a topic and collected the information you need, you will move on to the next step.
The first thing you are going to do is choose a real world topic to explore from a mathematical point of view. It will be best if you chose a topic that is a relationship between two things. An example of this would be something like "the relationship between the time of year and what fashions people are wearing". Your topic should have a solid amount of data that you can use to create your graphs. Once you have found a topic and collected the information you need, you will move on to the next step.
Step 2 - Data Entry and Graphing
Your next step is to take the data you collected in step 1 and enter it into your Excel spreadsheet like I showed you on the last page. Then use the instructions on that page to create your graphs. Make sure to label or title everything on your graph and the graph itself.
Your next step is to take the data you collected in step 1 and enter it into your Excel spreadsheet like I showed you on the last page. Then use the instructions on that page to create your graphs. Make sure to label or title everything on your graph and the graph itself.
Step 3 - Graph Interpretation
You will then write a 300 word prompt that explains your graph using mathematic terms and ideas. An example of this type of writing is located on the "Why Graphing?" page of this site. Be as descriptive as possible in your writing and make sure to include any trends, patterns, or important data that your graph contains.
You will then write a 300 word prompt that explains your graph using mathematic terms and ideas. An example of this type of writing is located on the "Why Graphing?" page of this site. Be as descriptive as possible in your writing and make sure to include any trends, patterns, or important data that your graph contains.
Step 4 - Presentation and Defense
Lastly, you will use your graph and your writing to make a formal presentation to the class, while I ask you questions about your work. Your presentation should be at least 2 minutes long but no more than 5 minutes. This time includes the questions that I will be asking you. If I am satisfied with your work and defense of your ideas you will have completed this assignment. If I am not satisfied you will be asked to redo what is not acceptable.
Lastly, you will use your graph and your writing to make a formal presentation to the class, while I ask you questions about your work. Your presentation should be at least 2 minutes long but no more than 5 minutes. This time includes the questions that I will be asking you. If I am satisfied with your work and defense of your ideas you will have completed this assignment. If I am not satisfied you will be asked to redo what is not acceptable.