Group Member Names: ____________________________
Final Project Due Date: __________
Data Collection and Graphing Project
You and a partner will create questions for surveys, collect data, and turn the data into 3 different graphs. All components of
this project will be displayed on a visually pleasing poster or tri-fold project board. Please read the directions carefully to make sure
you are completing all components.
Item
Create a
question & a
prediction
Frequency
Chart
Description
 You will need to make a decision on what 3 things you want to
survey and create a question about each: (3)
- 1 question must be about change over time
- 1 question must compare boy/girl responses.
- 1 question must have a # response.
 You will need to write a statement (3-5 sentences) telling
about the population you want to survey (at least 50 people)
and a prediction about what you think each set of data will
reveal. (3)
 You will need to fill out the frequency charts attached.
 You will need to use a different method to record the data
for each survey. (tally marks, line plot, or person’s name)
 You will need to retype your frequency chart for your final
display (or write neatly)
Materials /
Technology
Needed
Recommended
Completion
Date
Points
Microsoft
Word
Friday,
Nov. 7th
6
Frequency
chart
attached,
Microsoft
Excel
Wednesday,
Nov. 12th
6
(2 points
for each
chart)
Organize &
Graph Data
 You will create 3 different graphs to display your data from
the options provided. Be sure to choose the graph that best
represents the data for each question.
 You will create two graphs using the website below or
Microsoft Excel and the other graph will be drawn. One of
your graphs must be a double bar graph.
 Your graphs will represent the results from your frequency
chart and include all required components of a graph.
 You will need to go to this website:
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
 Follow the instructions attached to complete the online
graphs.
Internet,
Microsoft
Excel &
various art
supplies
Tuesday,
Nov. 18th
Microsoft
Word
Friday,
Nov. 21st
15
(5 points
for each
graph)
Types of Graphs:
 Circle/pie graph (p.132)
 Double bar graph (p.120)
 Line graph (p.109)
 Stem and leaf plot (p.109)
 Scatter plot
Data
Analysis
After you have completed your graphs, write 3 paragraphs for each
graph explaining what you learned from collecting this data.
Paragraphs should be neatly organized and typed.
 First paragraph: Tell how you went about doing your survey,
including how you chose the people you surveyed and when and
where you collected your data. Explain whether or not the
data would have changed if you had surveyed different people
at a different time and place. Why? Be as specific as
possible. (3)
 Second Paragraph: Tell 3 things you have learned from the
data collected…support your findings and use your graph as
evidence. (3)
 Third Paragraph: Calculate the range, median, mean, and mode
for each graph. These numbers should be easily displayed
14
below your graph. (4)
 Your third paragraph should answer these questions:
-
-
Project
Display/
Poster
Spelling,
Grammar, &
Punctuation
Creativity
and
Neatness
Why are the graphs you chose best for displaying your data?
(1)
Which measure of central tendency (mean, median, and
mode) do feel most accurately represents the “average?”
Why? (1)
Did you have any outliers? What are they and how do they
affect your average? (1)
Are there any other conclusions or inferences you can make
from the central tendency of this data? (1)
You will be given a large piece of construction paper to display
your frequency charts, graphs, and your typed explanations.
Your display can be set up similar to the one attached.
Art supplies
Friday,
Nov. 21st
Written portions have correct spelling and follow the correct
writing conventions. Sentences make sense and flow easily.
Project was neatly put together and shows creativity, both in the
survey questions, graph design, and overall layout.
3
Various
3
TOTAL
POINTS:
Comments:
3
/60
Frequency Charts:
Choices
Data
(tally marks, person’s name, boy/girl, line plot, etc)
Frequency (total)
Choices
Data
(tally marks, person’s name, boy/girl, line plot, etc)
Frequency (total)
Frequency Chart using a Line Plot
Choices:
Sample Display Poster
Your display does not have to look exactly like this one, but it should be well organized and include all necessary components.
Ms. Coleman’s Data and Graphing Project
Survey Question &
Prediction #1
Frequency
Chart #1
Survey Question &
Prediction #2
Frequency
Chart #2
Range, Median, Mode, Mean
Range, Median, Mode, Mean
3 Paragraph
Data
Analysis
3 Paragraph
Data
Analysis
Survey Question &
Prediction #3
Frequency
Chart #3
Range, Median, Mode, Mean
3 Paragraph
Data
Analysis
Directions for completing graphs at: http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
1. Under the Design tab, follow the instructions to select the style and design of your graph.
2. Select the next tab, Data. Fill in the title and the labels for your graph. Depending on the number
of items you surveyed (ex: 5 ice cream flavors), you will choose the same number of items for your
‘data set.’ The value is the number of people surveyed that selected each item. (Ex: 11 people chose
strawberry as their favorite ice cream, so your Item Label would be Strawberry and the value would be 11.)
a. The values should add up to the total number of people surveyed (50 people). If you are given
the option for minimum and maximum values, these numbers will end up being your scale.
i. (If you surveyed 50 people, your minimum value would be 0 and your maximum value would probably be
50 or 60 if you wanted to go a little higher).
3. Select the next tab, Labels. For the ‘type,’ you want to decide if your label will be the # of people
(11), the label name (strawberry), the % of total (11 out of 50 would be 22%, and the computer calculates this
for you automatically), or a combination of one or more of these. You will also choose the font type
and the size/color.
4. You will now select the Preview tab, to see what your graph looks like. You can select a tab again if
you want to change something. If you are happy with the graph you created, select the Print/Save
tab and be sure to save the graph and print it to the color printer.
As you choose each tab, there are further explanations provided to the left, under the ‘help’ section. Refer to
these descriptions if you are unsure what to do.