When collecting data to make observations about the world it usually just isn’t possible to collect ALL THE DATA.
In this lesson, students use frequency tables and conditional probability to explore Simpson’s Paradox and try to settle the discrimination case once and for all.
In this activity students will experience mathematics as a powerful tool for understanding the world and making sense of data.
This activity encourages students of all ages to take a deeper look at a familiar view: right outside their window.
This problem asks how many ways can a bunny called Leo can hop up 10 steps but, perhaps surprisingly, there is much to explore in this question!
Included is an example of how Google Earth can be used to graph historic events, such as a typhoon or hurricane.
Sarah Parcak explains how she uses satellite imagery and data to solve one of the biggest challenges in archaeology: where to start digging.
Students will use archived Census data to explore changes in U.S. population density, diversity, and voting participation.
Students will investigate voting participation rates in elections, the impact of advanced data on campaign advertisements, and the evolving impact of media consumption and election information.
What holidays are you planning for right now? In these activities, students will have the opportunity to interact with national data, as well as collect data from family and friends, to draw conclusions about consumer behavior.
Students will assess the extent of the progress in 2020 by analyzing data through women’s changing role in entertainment, professional sports, and leadership.
Do you prefer to watch the game, the commercials or the halftime show? In these activities, students will investigate consumer data bytes surrounding championship football—such as the fans, the entertainment, and the food.