Traffic Troubles: Comparing Data Distributions

Lesson Overview

This lesson dives into real-world data analysis by examining traffic patterns on two routes. Students will calculate measures of center and variability, create data visualizations, and draw inferences to compare traffic flow and make recommendations for improvement.

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Less than 1 hour

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Project Based Lesson

Essential Question

How can we use statistical measures and data visualization to analyze and compare real-world data sets, and how can these findings inform decision-making?

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Standards

8.DPSR Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning
- 8.DPSR.1 Analyze data sets to identify their statistical elements
  - 8.DPSR.1.2 Draw inferences about data sets from two populations using the shape of the distribution, measures of center, and measures of variability. Limit measures to mean, median, mode, range, mean absolute deviation, and interquartile rang

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