5th Grade Math - Statistics Project

Note: This project extends the survey project assigned by Mrs. Jordan.  Any component of Mrs. Jordan's assignment that matches a requirement for this project may be used for both projects.  The due date for the project assigned in the gifted math class will be determined later this month.  The survey component of this project (coming up with a question, predicting the results, and asking 25 people a question that has a numerical answer) should be completed by class on Monday, October 12th. 

Directions:

Design a survey that requires an answer that is a number.  Survey 25 people and record their answers.  Before you conduct your survey, make a prediction as to what the results will be.

Create a report (typed or neatly done in print or cursive) that contains:
•    A cover page (can be done on the computer or by hand) that includes a title for your report and your name.
•    The question you asked and the reason you chose it.
•    A discussion of how you conducted your survey.  Who did you choose to ask?  Why did you choose them?  How did you go about conducting your survey?
•    A statement of your prediction as to how the data would come out and an explanation as to whether you were right or not.  Why do you think you were right (or wrong)?
•    The survey you conducted – list each person’s name, grade (unless he or she is an adult), and response
•    The mean, median and mode accurately calculated using pencil and paper – and a calculator, if you want
•    The mean, median and mode accurately calculated in Excel.
•    The variance and standard deviation accurately calculated by hand with help from a calculator.
•    The variance and standard deviation accurately calculated in Excel.
•    An explanation as to whether or not the mean, median, mode, and standard deviation would have been significantly different if you had surveyed more people or surveyed a more diverse sample.
•    A frequency distribution of your data, drawn by hand or done by computer.
•    A stem and leaf plot of your data, done by hand or by computer.
•    At least three graphs representing your data.  Choose appropriate graphs and make sure they have titles, legends (if needed), and labels.  These graphs will be drawn by hand.
•    At least two graphs representing your data.  Choose appropriate graphs and make sure they have titles, legends (if needed), and labels.  These graphs will be done in Excel.

Be sure to check your report for grammar and punctuation!

Time will be given in class to work on this project, although you will need to do some outside of class.

Rubric

• Cover page (with title and your name) – 5 points
• Stating your question and the reason for choosing it – 5 points
• Discussion of how you conducted your survey – 5 points
• Making a prediction and discussing why you were right or wrong – 5 points
• A copy of your survey – 5 points
• The mean, median and mode accurately calculated using pencil and paper (and calculator, if desired) – 10 points
• The mean, median and mode accurately calculated in Excel – 5 points
• The variance and standard deviation accurately calculated by hand with help from a calculator – 10 points
• The variance and standard deviation accurately calculated in Excel – 5 points
• An explanation as to whether or not you believe your calculations would have been different if you had surveyed more people or a more diverse group – 5 points
• A frequency distribution of your data – 5 points
• A stem and leaf plot of your data – 5 points
• At least three hand-drawn graphs with titles, labels and, if appropriate, legends – 20 points
• At least two graphs done in Excel – 10 points
• Grammar and punctuation – 5 points
• Neatness in presentation – 5 points