Directions
For Part Two of the project, you will discuss how math could be used to analyze your scenario and to propose a solution. For Part Three, you will reflect on the importance of data analysis to make informed decisions. You can use the Project Resources in the Supporting Materials section. You may add charts/diagrams, but they are not required and do not count toward the required page count. Complete this assignment using the Module Five Project Draft Template linked in the What to Submit section.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Part Two: Questions and Answers
Analyze your scenario for specific mathematical techniques that will guide your approach to the scenario’s solution.
What techniques from the book, homework, or supporting materials will guide your approach to your scenario’s solution?
Identify mathematical problems associated with your chosen scenario that could be answered with various forms of data visualization.
Consider questions related to possible trends, patterns, comparisons of different groups, etc.
Describe how you would solve the problem(s).
Refer to the mathematical problems you identified in step 2 above. How would you answer these questions?
Describe appropriate mathematical strategies for your chosen scenario. Suggestions for mathematical strategies are below.
Use descriptive statistics to summarize the characteristics of the data.
Analyze the data for your scenario to identify important pieces of information.
Calculate a cost-benefit analysis to examine any relationship between the subject of your scenario and various outcomes, e.g., financial impacts, health impacts, or social impacts.
Part Three: Informed Decisions
Articulate how data analysis could be used in your chosen scenario.
Consider how to describe, summarize, and evaluate data to form a conclusion.
Explain how data can be used to support informed decision making.
Consider how the absence of research can impact a decision.
Explain the value of using multiple credible sources of data to make informed decisions.
Describe the purpose of using quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions in a given scenario.
Did your data analysis reveal anything interesting or unique?
