Data Analysis and Collection

My Table:

A plot graph comparing height and wingspan:

A plot graph comparing height and foot length:

Part I: About the Station

• Station 2
  
• Braxdon and Micah
  
• This station required us to obtain the height, wingspan, and foot length of each group member. We then had to plot this data in graphs. We answered questions pertaining to the relationship amongst our data. We were required to make the data table and graphs using InspireData.
  
• We recorded each group member's height. We then found a website that converted shoe sizes into foot length inches. We converted our shoe sizes and recorded the length in inches. Next, we measured each other's wingspan in inches. All of this information was put into a graph in InspireData. Lastly, we put this information into two different graphs. The first graph dealt with comparing height and wingspan. The second graph compared height and foot length.
  
• I made my table and graphs and answered my questions individually. I recorded the data that my group members measured, and then gave that informatin to my group members for their data tables.
  

Part II: Your Work

• We were required to record information about our group member's height, wingspan, and foot length. The next task in this station required us to make graphs using this information. I made two graphs. The first graph compared the height and wingspan of each group member. The second graph compared the height and the foot length of each group member. We were asked if there was a relationship between the height and the wingspan. My table and graph both showed that the taller the person was, the greater lenght their wingspan. We were asked if there was a relationship between the height and the footlength. My table and graph did not give me any conclusive results in this area. I expected the foot length to increase with the height, however, this did not happen. This could be because of an unusual circumstance. If more data was gathered, there could be a better answer given to this question. My information, unfortunately, does not allow me to come to a general conclusion for this question however.
  
• Give group answers, but add your own perspectives as necessary (you can add to your group's response).

Part III: What did you think?

• Answer the following questions individually:
  • In the role of the student, I would find this activity engaging. It allows the student to get away from the norm. It would be more engaging, because it requires the student to get up and do something, rather than sit in their seat. They have to come up with their own data, and draw conclusions from that, which can be fun for a student. For these same reasons, in the role of the teacher, I think this activity would be worthwhile. It allows the students to play the role of scientist, and find their own data and conclusions. This will teach them to think about their assignment.
    
  • The inconclusive information could be a frustrating or confusing factor for the student.
    
  • The most surprising part about this activity was the inconclusive data. I expected to find that the height increased with the foot length. However, according to our results this is not true.