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3. Find and analyze three different graphical displays of data in the media
4. Find and use a tool that allows you to create a bar graph. Create a report with instructions on when
to use a bar chart as the format for a graph.
H
ardest Problem
How hard
can
it be? Can you still use what you’ve learned?
Based on the Models, the Methodologies, and the Demonstrate Your Understanding (DYU) problems in
this activity, create the
hardest
problem you can. Start with the hardest DYU problem in this experience
and by contrasting and comparing it with the other DYU problems, play “What if” with the different
conditions and parameters in the various problems.
Can you still solve the problem? If so, solve it. If not, explain why not.
What are the conditions and parameters that make a problem where you must analyze a graph a difficult
problem to solve?
T
roubleshooting
Find the error and correct it!
A student found this graph and concluded that significantly more Democrats agreed with the issue than
Republicans and independents. Validate the student’s analysis. Find any problems with the graph and
create a corrected graph.
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Democrats
Independents
Republicans
Agree
Question:
Based on what you have
heard or read about the
case, do you agree with
the court’s decision to have
the life support stopped?
RESULTS BY PARTY
SAMPLE: Interviews conducted
by telephone June 20-22,
2005, with 909 adults in
the United States.
SAMPLING ERROR: +/- 7% pts
M
aking it Matter
Solving problems in your life
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Create a graph of data indicating how much time you spend each week performing common activities
(i.e. sleeping, eating, working, etc.)
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Write up a learning journal entry of the 10 discoveries made about quality graphical analysis.
6.3 Graphical Analysis