Lesson 2: Scatter Plots

January 19, 2016

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Presentation:

Activity:

  • Choose 10 countries from these Fertility-GDP data (source: CIA World Factbook)
  • Record the Total Fertility rate and GDP – Per Capita for each of the 10 countries you selected. For example, in Mexico the Total Fertility rate is 2.29 and GDP per capita is $15,600.
  • Create a scatter plot by hand

Assignment:

  • Recreate your scatter plot using Google Sheets
  • Read p. 471-474, Correlation

 

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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