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re You Ready?
Before continuing, you should be able to ...
I can...
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clarify the purpose for carrying out an
analysis of specific data
formulate inquiry questions in order to
initiate an analysis of data
identify data shortcomings and biases
present an analysis of data to
communicate my conclusions
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lan
How to complete the activity
1. Share discoveries about the Methodology for Performing Data Analysis.
2. Perform a team data analysis of the model data set, applying the Methodology for Performing Data
Analysis.
3. Document your process (you may use the Data Analysis Documentation Form available on the
companion website).
4. Answer the Critical Thinking Questions.
5. Prepare your team spokesperson to communicate the process your team used and your findings.
6. Team recorders should document three key team insights about data analysis.
7. Complete the remainder of this activity (from Demonstrate Your Understanding through Assessing
Your Performance) on your own, or as directed by your instructor.
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Exemplars and representations
O
lympic
S
trategy
Content available online at companion website.
The US Olympics Committee wants four recommendations for a new US strategy for maximizing
Olympic performance since they were outperformed by a 2 to 1 ratio in 1980.
1980 Winter Olympics Medal Table
Rank Nation
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total
1
Soviet Union
10
6
6
22
2
East Germany
9
7
7
23
3
United States
6
4
2
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