Does writing the name of a color in a different colored ink affect one's ability to read it? Scholars design an experiment to answer this question. They collect the data, analyze the statistics, and draw a conclusion based on what they find.

Concepts

mean, five-number summaries, box and whisker plots, box plot, data analysis, data collection, experimental design

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Combine data from several class periods to increase the accuracy of the results

Classroom Considerations

• Learners must be able to calculate the mean and five-number summaries of one-variable data
• Requires advanced preparation of experimental cards, stopwatches, and graphing calculators

Pros

• Class members practice experimental design with a hands-on approach
• Includes a sample set of data and a sample answer key

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.A.1 HSS-ID.A.2 HSS-ID.A.3 HSS-IC.A.1 HSS-IC.B.5 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP5