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And Now, the Weather: Describing Data with Statistics
 


Activity Overview

In this activity, students will use a temperature probe to collect outdoor temperature readings over a day long period. They will then describe the data using statistical concepts.

Before the Activity

  • Connect a temperature probe to Channel 1 on the CBL 2™ or Vernier LabPro®
  • Connect the CBL 2 or LabProto the calculator using the Unit-to-Unit cable
  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 289 - 298 from the attached PDF file for your class


  • During the Activity

    Distribute the pages to your class.

    Follow the Activity procedures:
  • Place the temperature probe outside a window for 24 hours
  • Record temperature every 10 minutes
  • Observe the graph of temperature versus time data
  • Calculate the mean and median values
  • Compare with the calculator generated values


    After the Activity

    Students' will analyze their data and fill in the Data Collection and Analysis Sheet. They will also answer questions listed in it.

    Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary


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    Subject Area:
    Math : Algebra I : Linear Equations and Functions

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    9-12

    Activity Time:
    24 Hours

    Device:
    TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family

    Apps:
    DataMate, EasyData™

    Software:
    TI Connect™

    Accessories:
    CBL™/CBL 2™, Sensor - Temperature, TI Connectivity Cable, Unit-to-Unit link cables, Vernier LabPro®

    Other:
    This is Activity 29 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Real-World Math Made Easy.

    The following materials are required for this activity :

  • Fresh batteries or AC adapter


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