Introduction to Data
Intro 1
"Every American should have above average income, and my Administration is going to see they get it.". (Bill Clinton on campaign trail).
1) What is wrong with the following quote?
2) Explain in detail, show work if necessary.
1) What is wrong with the following quote?
2) Explain in detail, show work if necessary.
Intro 2
IICS has just hired your group to be the statisticians for the entire IICS school. Mr. Lumsden is so happy that he doesn't have to do all that work himself. However, your job is a new job and they want to see results quickly.
- What information is important for the school to know about their students? employees?
- What is something you always wanted to know about the student body of IICS?
- How could you get that information? And how would you get it fair (Unbaised)?
- How would you organize it after you have all the information, so that you can tell what any patterns?
- Would you use numbers, words, or categories?
- What type of graph is the best for your information?
- Why is this information important? What can you do with this information to help the school?
Intro 3
Since you did so well at IICS, the government of Turkey has created a new position for you. You are now the Minister of Statistics in Turkey.
- What information is important for the school to know about Turkey and its people?
- What is something you always wanted to know about the country of Turkey, statistics wise?
- How could you get that information? And how would you get it fair (Unbaised)?
- How would you organize it after you have all the information, so that you can tell what any patterns?
- Would you use numbers, words, or categories?
- What type of graph is the best for your information?
- Why is this information important? What can you do with this information to help the country?
Overview of Unit
This unit focuses on statistics, both categorical and quantitative. We will discuss how to collect, display, and analyze information that you receive and the importance of it. We will also use the computer to show graphs and charts (FINALLY!) Lastly, we will have a few investigations and assessments, so that you can show what you know.