Friday, September 17, 2010

Graphs

Today, we review SI conversions and scientific notation briefly to make sure everyone understands it. Then, we move on to figuring out which type of graph to use when so that our data is most conveniently displayed.

Our assignment (Graph Lab: Data Presentation) provides six different scenarios of collected data and you are to choose which graph would present the data in the most easily read fashion. Then, you must prove this by actually drawing up a graph for each set of data. Don't forget to add a title, label the axes, choose the proper scales, etc. If a legend is necessary, please include one.

Remember- this is a lab grade. Make sure to do your work properly.

If you did not finish in class you were given the opportunity to finish it for homework.

Have a nice weekend!



Select the best type of graph to present your data and graph the set of data shown.

1.      Which ice cream flavor is preferred in Mr. Nobunny’s science class?
Ice Cream Flavor
Vanilla
Chocolate
Butter Pecan
Pistachio
Cookies and Cream
Coffee
Strawberry
Number of students
12
10
9
2
6
8
5









2.      Does Coach Corner’s training method improve baseball skills?
Week of Training
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Batting Average
.019
.165
.200
.260
.400
.312
.540
3.       Which television show is the most watched on television?
Television Show
Network
Number of viewers
Family Guy
FOX
10,000,000
Tosh.O
Comedy Central
6,700,000
The Colbert Report
Comedy Central
8,500,000
Top Chef
Bravo
8,000,000
Mad Men
AMC
9,400,000
Cupcake Wars
Food Network
5,100,000







4.      What were the SAT scores for students attending the University of Miami last year?
Number of Students
170
540
1200
570
SAT score
700-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1600







5.      What were Fiona Apple’s SAT score  her senior year in high school?
SAT score
1200
1275
1325
1400
Month Taken
October
November
December
February


6.      What was the average GPA in Mr. Oberst’s science class?
Quarter
GPA
1st  9 weeks
3.5
2nd  9 weeks
2.4
3rd  9 weeks
3.1
4th  9 weeks
1.9

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