“You Are the Researcher” 
Census at School
Name: ________________  #: ____    Date: ______________

Statistics Canada has heard rumours about some strange and interesting trends in your class. You have been asked to analyse your class and report back about anything that you find. After scratching your head for some time, you have decided to use the Census at School data to research your class more closely. What will you find out??

Getting Started

Step 1:

Look at the Census at School data table for your class. You will find it in the “Census at School” link on Ms. Rocha’s class website.  (www.msrocha.yolasite.com) 

Also, look at the printout of the Census at School questionnaire.

Step 2:

Decide on an interesting question that you can answer with a column or two from the data table

On the detachable slip at the bottom of this page, write your question and the columns of data that you will use. Hand it in today.

Step 3:

Begin the project. Instructions are on the next page.

Show below slip to Ms. Rocha for approval before going further
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Name:_______________________________________________________   Class:  ______    Number: ____

Question:_______________________________________________________________________________

Columns of data you will use:

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Label	____________________	Letter	____
“You Are the Researcher” 
Census at School

Your Report!

The report consists of 4 sections:

Section 1:  Title page 	Make up an interesting title and also write your question. Make the page bright, neat and colourful.  This page can be done by hand or can be computer generated in a program of your choice.

Section 2:  The data	Copy or glue the columns of data that you are using.
Create a tally and frequency table. 

Section 3:  The graphs	Create 3 different types of graphs to display your data.  These graphs can be done by hand on or using MS Excel.  

You must include: 
1.  	a bar graph (regular, double or triple) 
2. 	your choice of a pictograph, a scatter plot or circle graph.
3. 	your choice of a line graph, a broken-line graph, or stem-and-leaf plot
 
Section 4:  The conclusion	

In complete sentences, respond to the following questions:

1.	Choose one of your graphs and describe it.
2.	Which of the 3 graphs do you feel shows your data in the best way and why?
3.	Which of the 3 graphs is least effective for presenting your data and why?
4.	Explain your choice of intervals for the bar graph or line graph or the choice of symbols on the pictograph. 
5.	What is the answer to your question?  Fully describe how you reached this conclusion.

Description of expectations	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	
Page 1:  Title page	Make up an interesting title and write your question, as well.
	Make it bright, neat and colourful.	
Title of project and question are clearly worded.					
Question is answerable using data selected and explores relationships in data.					
Lots of colour, neat, ruler was used, decorated to suit topic.					
	
Page 2:  The data	Copy or glue the columns of the database that you are using.
	Create a tally and frequency table.	
Complete data provided; well-labeled.  Neat, organized presentation.					
Tally and frequency table provided as required for all graphs.  Columns labeled.  Neatly presented.  Intervals/categories well-chosen.  Accurate.					
	
Page 3:  The graphs            Create 3 different types of graphs to display your data.  Be neat.  Include labels on axes, title for each graph, appropriate scales for each graphs, and legends as required.
                                           You must include: 	
1.  	 Bar graph (regular, double or triple) 					
2.  	 Your choice of a pictograph, a scatter plot or circle graph.					
3.  	 Your choice of a line graph, a broken-line graph, or stem-and-leaf plot					
	
Page 4:  The conclusion     In complete sentences, respond to the 5 questions.  Answers are thoughtful and show
                                           understanding of the data.	
1.       Choose 1 of your graphs and describe it.					
2.       Which of the 3 graphs do you feel shows your data in the best way and why?					
3.       Which of the 3 graphs is least effective for presenting your data and why?					
4.       Explain your choice of intervals on the bar graph or the choice of
          symbols on the pictograph.					
5.       What is the answer to your question?  Fully describe how you reached this
          conclusion.					
Evaluation Guide for “You Are the Researcher”  Name: _____________   Class:_____   #:______