ndividually or in groups of your own choosing (5 students or less per group) find an article (from a newspaper, news website, magazine, etc.) related to a topic of your choosing that addresses the math concepts we have discussed (or will discuss) in this course. Some of the math concepts are understanding large numbers, ratio, percent, percent change, mean, median, mode, averages, weighted averages, investigating bias in statistics, descriptive statistics, measurement, indices, financial math, counting, and probability. Use the article (make sure you cite the source) and develop • Write an introduction to the topic (2-3 paragraphs or more) that will also be included in the project you turn in. This introduction can come from notes in class or research done on the topic. This introduction should also highlight the big math ideas that your case study will address, provide definitions, and examples of the math concepts. • a warm-up Question Set (minimum of 4 questions). These questions need not be based on the data given in your article. See examples of warm-up questions from the Case Studies we have done. • a Case Study Question Set (minimum of 6 questions) similar to the set up in the book. These questions need to be based on the real world data given in your article(s). You are not allowed to make up data values but use the real data given in your article(s). • You will also need to provide a solution manual (with all work shown and process explained) for the Warm-up and the Case Study Questions, which will be checked for correctness and detail added. • Also, on its own page as a cover sheet provide a list of group member names, if working in groups. Formatting: Introduction, Warm-up, Case Study Questions, and the solution manual for the project should be typed. You may use word, power point, or any other program to make your project aesthetically appealing.
Cam Ball
University of Arkansas
Student-Athlete
