AP Stat: Writing a Good Question Response

Here's what was presented in class today:

When writing responses to questions

• Re-state the question in your own words
• State the facts you know about the problem
• Describe what you will do for your analysis
• Perform your analysis and report your results (graphs, tables, calculations)
• Write your conclusion about the question

AP Stat: What to Include When Writing a Statistics-Based Newspaper Article

The following are the thoughts generated during class on what to include when writing a statistics-based newspaper article.

Period 4

• Beginning - address the what and who
• State percentages within article in context
• Break down data, explain how data is described in graphs
• Explain what features are shown in graphs and tables
• End with a conclusion of what point you are making
• Include absolute numbers to give another perspective of size

Period 5

• Use numbers and percentages that can be compared
• Provide historical reference when possible
• Come to a direct conclusion
• Use graphs and charts to help compare
• Title should be relevant to topic
• Provide analysis as to "why"
• Explain graphs
• Write without bias or opinion

Period 6

• Explain how data was obtained
• Provide graphical representation (table or graph)
• Describe what happens with data without bias
• Make title tie explicitly to article conclusion
• Tell when data collected
• Explain data thoroughly (tell what numbers apply to what)
• Say why data matters
• Provide historical context (if available)
• Compare similar sized samples
• Organize presentation in order of time (don't jump around)

AP Stat: M&M data for classes

Here are the data for each class. You are to graph/visually display your data and create a contingency table to determine whether or not the color of an M&M is independent of its type (plain or peanut). Come to Monday's class prepared to discuss your conclusion.

 Period 4

		Green	Brown	Blue	Orange	Red	Yellow	Total
PLAIN		161	84	206	181	82	115	934
PEANUT		72	31	57	52	30	51	293

 Period 5

		Green	Brown	Blue	Orange	Red	Yellow	Total
PLAIN		211	115	207	211	115	131	990
PEANUT		65	41	84	62	52	72	376

 Period 6

		Green	Brown	Blue	Orange	Red	Yellow	Total
PLAIN		193	173	240	237	137	176	1366
PEANUT		83	42	93	91	43	91	443

AP Stat: Chapter 2 review

You can listen to the Chapter 2 podcast to help you review key concepts for the quiz tomorrow.

Preparing for First Day

For the first day of class you should come prepared to discuss any questions regarding the summer reading and homework assignment. Your homework will be collected on Monday. On Tuesday we'll have a quiz. So get yourself ready.

I have a podcast for Chapter 2 that highlights important points that you should understand. If you don't, you should go back through Chapter 2 and come to class with any questions.

Have a great weekend; see you in class on Monday.