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How long do we have to wait? Given several days of times between eruptions of Old Faithful, learners create a graphical representation for two days. Groups combine their data to determine an appropriate wait time between eruptions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a mini lesson on determining the measure of center and spread based upon a data shape
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be familiar with different methods to display single variable data
- The class should know how to calculate centers and variability statistics
Pros
- Provides examples of data displays
- Includes a link to an applet to randomly select data sets
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