Graphs Project
GRAPHS PROJECT
NC.6.SP.3 Understand that both a measure of center and a description of variability should be considered when describing a numerical data set.
NC.6.SP.4 Display numerical data in plots on a number line.
Step 1: Write a statistical question.________________________________________________________________
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Step 2: Gather data from the class. Set up a frequency table. Decide if you will use intervals or single numbers.
Step 3: Analyze the data: calculate the mean (if possible), median (or median interval), and range.
Mean_________ Median__________ Range__________
Step 4: Graph the data as a dot plot, histogram, or box plot depending on the data. Do this using one of the suggested websites or on construction paper. Label the graph with a title, and the x- and y-axes.
DOT PLOTS
Interactivate: Plop It! – Shodor
HISTOGRAMS
Create Histogram Graph Online - Easy Calculation
Make Your Own Histogram - MrNussbaum.com
BOX PLOTS and HISTOGRAMS
Grading
Question _______/10
Data Collection _______/20
Data Analysis _______/30
Graph _______/40