AP STATISTICS FINAL PROJECT
AP Statistics has introduced you to the methods and
procedures that allow us to explore four themes:
Producing Data, Exploring Data, Anticipating
Patterns, and Statistical Inference. This Final Project is
designed to allow you to communicate your
understanding of the connections between the four
themes. Your task is to identify a research question
that interests you, collect your data through a
randomized sample or experiment, analyze the data
and answer the question using an appropriate form of
inference.
COLLECTDATA
IDENTIFY QUESTION
ANALYZE DATA
PERFORM
INFERENCE
PROJECT OBJECTIVES & SKILLS:
 INTRODUCTION & RESEARCH QUESTION (DUE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY MAY 15)
 Identify a question that is interesting and appropriate and can be analyzed using the methods learned in
class. You are expected to get your topic/question approved prior to collecting data.
 Substantiate interest in the topic (youtube clip, make your own video, etc)
 Form appropriate hypotheses to guide your investigation
 If you are conducting a one sample test or chi-square GOF, you will need to have a source citation for the
claimed value (for example, the mars corporation website for the mm color distribution)
 DATA COLLECTION
 A clear description of the data collection method or random assignment of treatments for an
experiment, including use of appropriate statistical terms
 Describes efforts to reduce bias, variability, confounding
 DATA ANALYSIS
 Table of raw data included (does not need to be in presentation)
 Analyze raw data using appropriate graphical displays
 Appropriate summary statistics of measures of shape, center and spread when appropriate
 Summary statistics are discussed and correctly interpreted in context
 INFERENCE & CONCLUSIONS
 Correct inference procedure is chosen – confidence interval or significance test (Chp 8-12)
 Check appropriate conditions for your confidence interval or significance test
 Show all applicable work
 Answer your question based on your inferential calculations
 Critical reflection of possible errors, shortcomings, limitations, alternate explanations, etc.
 REPORT & PRESENTATION (ALL PRESENTATION OUTLINES DUE TUESDAY MAY 26 & PRESENTATIONS MAY 27, 28, 29)
 You and your partner will present your findings to the class in a 10-15 minute presentation. You are
expected to incorporate technology with the use of audio/visual aids.
 You and your partner must submit a paper & electronic copy of your presentation by Tuesday May 26
PROJECT PROPOSAL-DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY MAY 18
NAME (S):__________________________________ _________________________________________
RESEARCH QUESTION: What do you intend to answer through this project?
INFERENCE: What is your parameter of interest? What form of inference will you use? State your hypotheses
PROPOSED
DATA COLLECTION: How will you go about collecting your data?
What supplies will you need? Be specific!
TEACHER APPROVAL:
________: OK-Begin your data collection
________: Not OK-See below for suggestions. Resubmit for approval
PROJECT GRADING - ATTACH THIS RUBRIC TO THE TOP OF YOUR PAPER
NAME:___________________________________
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PROJECT
Introduction of research question, including
substantiating interest of topic
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7
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7
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Graphical Displays & Summary Statistics of analyzed
data
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7
Description of inference method &
conditions check
1
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5
6
7
12
14
Statement of null & alternate hypotheses
3
Description of data collection processrandomization, bias, variability, confounding
(data collected from online sources must be cited)
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6
Correct inference calculations
7
Statement of results in statistical terms & context
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10
11
7 = HIGHEST
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SCALE: 1 = LOWEST
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10
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Critical Reflection of errors, shortcomings,
limitations, etc
1
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7
Effective & professional communication and
appearance
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4
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6
7
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20
25
30
Well prepared presentation containing items 1-8
above + raw data
(A printed & electronic copy must be submitted by
Tuesday May 26)
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POSSIBLE PROJECT TOPICS
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Comparison of gasoline prices in Detroit vs suburban prices
Lengths of Hit songs compared to “no longer than three minutes and thirty seconds”
Ounce of coke in cans or chips in bag, etc
Proportion of drivers who text or use cell phone while driving
Distribution of skittles colors
Anything using this winter’s Olympic data
Braking endurance of repeated stops
Comparison of costs for flights scheduled 7 days in advance to 30 days in advance
Blood pressure in right arm vs left arm
Self- reported height of males (or females) vs actual height
Drive through times at two fast food restaurants
Compare cars at Sam’s Club to those parked at Costco or Wal-Mart, Meijer, Target
Taste comparison of tap water to bottled water or comparison of brands of bottled water
Is there a (linear) relationship between the cost of bottled water and the taste
Strength of paper towel or facial tissue between brands
Look through your textbook, quizzes, tests, notes, or online to look for problems you may want to
recreate and collect your own data.