Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Chapter 16 : Data Handling Lesson 3

Dear 107s,

Welcome back after the second round of Data collection along Clementi Ave 6.

Here are some of the tasks we are going to complete by today.

1) Uploading of data collected.

Please access the spreadsheet titled "SST 2010 Traffic Data Combined" through the Mathematics Google Site. Only the team member nominated for Data input during the last session can edit the table. The rest of the team members please helped to consolidate the data for your team mates.

2) Examples of Statistical Diagram (Bar Chart, Pie Chart & Line Graph) found in daily life

The wallwisher is an online Post-IT board.


Find one example of either a Bar Chart or a Pie Chart and another example of a Line Graph. Give a short descriptions on the diagram you have selected.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Chapter 16 : Data Handling Lesson 2

Dear 107s,

The job of data collection is definitely not an easy one. It requires detail planning and thinking.















Based on your experience today, I will like you to think about the following questions and post your responses under the Comment section.
1) What are some of the difficulties you have encountered today?
2) What some of things you could have done better?
3) How do you ensure that the data you collected is as accurate as possible?

Monday, April 5, 2010

Chapter 16 - Data Handling Lesson 1.2

Please refer to Introduction slides as shared with the class this morning.



Please pay close attention to the assessment requirement.

I have also put up the Data Collection Map for the class.


View 107 Data Collection Map in a larger map

Chapter 16 - Data Handling Lesson 1.1

Data Handling is a major part to the broad topic of Statistics.

Thus what exactly is Statistics?

Please go through the 2 videos posted below.

Video 1


Video 2


Thus do you have a better understanding of Statistics?

In your own words,
1) Explain what do you think Statistics is all about?
2) How can you apply Statistics in your decision making?

Please post your reply under the Comment section by 9 April 2010 (Friday)