MATH 1431 – Spring 2003 – Project 1

Due: 9 July 2003

All data and graphs should be related to your major/field. At least one of each type of graph should come from professional journals/websites or other approved source. Each graph should be submitted on a separate page. Photocopy and cite the graphs and cite the data (using APA style – see link on the website). Use complete, grammatically-correct sentences.

Instructions if you want to work individually:

1. Find two (2) poor graphs and discuss, in detail, what is wrong with the statistical aspects of the graphs and how it can be improved. (5 points for each graph: 1 point for a photocopy of the relevant graph; 1 point for citation; 1 point for explanation of what is wrong; 2 points for how to improve it.)

2. Find three (3) good graphs and discuss, in detail, what is good about the statistical aspects of the graphs. (5 points for each graph: 1 point for a photocopy of the relevant graph; 1 point for citation; 3 points for explanation of what is good about the graph.)


Instructions if you want to work with a partner:

You may work with a partner. You will hand in one (1) project with both names included on it.

1. Find two (2) poor graphs and discuss, in detail, what is wrong with the statistical aspects of the graphs and how it can be improved. (4 points for each graph: 1 point for a photocopy of the relevant graph; 1 point for citation; 1 point for explanation of what is wrong; 2 points for how to improve it.)

2. Find three (3) good graphs and discuss, in detail, what is good about the statistical aspects of the graphs. (5 points for each graph: 1 point for a photocopy of the relevant graph; 1 point for citation; 3 points for explanation of what is good about the graph.)

4. INDIVIDUALLY, and on a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions (2 points):

  1. What percentage of the work did you do?
  2. How were the decisions made?
  3. What were your responsibilities for the project?