Project[WU1]

Objective:Create and conduct a survey

Directions:

  • Write a statistical question.
  • Identify your general and sample population.
  • Develop and write a hypothesis predicting the results of the survey.
  • Conduct your survey. Survey at least 25 students.
  • Record your data.
  • Analyze and interpret your results. Write a conclusion that supports or refutes your hypothesis.

Summary Report:[WU2]

Create a display poster or PowerPoint presentation. The display board/presentation must include:

  1. Title
  2. Copy of the survey
  3. A graph of the information in color (Choose the type of graph that will show the information the best)
  4. Conclusion (What is the data telling us?)
  • Describe your general population and your sample population? Explain why your sample population adequately represents your general population.
  • Why did you choose this type of graph to display your data?
  • What trends or patterns do you notice in the data? Should we expect the same trend in the general population?
  • What is the mean value, range and interquartile range of your data set? Is there a skew in the data? What can we infer about the sample population? Can we make the same inference about the general population?
  • What are the weaknesses with the data? How could we improve the survey question?

The students must present their information to the class.

PowerPoint presentations can be emailed to

Total possible points is 25 and this will count as a test grade.

Survey Rubric
Due by March 13th(1st,5th, 7th)
Due by March 14th(2nd, 4th)
Teacher Name:______
Student Name: ______
CATEGORY / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Neatness and Organization / The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read. / The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read. / The work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read at times. / The work appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together.
Diagrams and Sketches / Diagrams and/or sketches are clear and greatly add to the reader\'s understanding of the procedure(s). / Diagrams and/or sketches are clear and easy to understand. / Diagrams and/or sketches are somewhat difficult to understand. / Diagrams and/or sketches are difficult to understand or are not used.
Mathematical Terminology and Notation / Correct terminology and notation are always used, making it easy to understand what was done. / Correct terminology and notation are usually used, making it fairly easy to understand what was done. / Correct terminology and notation are used, but it is sometimes not easy to understand what was done. / There is little use, or a lot of inappropriate use, of terminology and notation.
Strategy/Procedures / Typically, uses an efficient and effective strategy to solve the problem(s). / Typically, uses an effective strategy to solve the problem(s). / Sometimes uses an effective strategy to solve problems, but does not do it consistently. / Rarely uses an effective strategy to solve problems.
Presentation / Presentation is detailed and clear. / Presentation is clear. / Presentation is a little difficult to understand, but includes critical components. / Presentation is difficult to understand and is missing several components OR was not included.

[WU1]In this section, include detailed directions for the project. For example:

bjective: We are going to create and conduct a survey. Your task is to:

1. write a statistical question (survey question)

2. identify your general and sample population

3. develop and write a hypothesis predicting the results of the survey.

4. conduct your survey. Survey at least ______students.

5. Record your data (survey results) and create an appropriate graphical display (i.e. box-plot, histogram, or dot plot)

6. Analyze and interpret your results. Write a summary that answers the questions below.

[WU2]This is a high school level standard—this lesson needs to meet the expected level of rigor.

Students should be expected to write a summary or conclusion that answers the following questions:

1. Describe your general population and your sample population. Explain why your sample population adequately represents your general population.

2. Why did you choose this type of graph to display your data?

3. What trends or patterns do you notice in the data? Should we expect the same trend in the general population?

4. What is the mean value, range, and standard deviation of your data set? Is there a skew in the data? What can we infer about the sample population? Can we make the same inference about the general population?

5. What are the weaknesses with the data? How could we improve the survey question.