Lesson 4: Histograms

August 30, 2016

Wed, Aug 31

Review:

• Stemplots

Presentation:

• Histograms depict the shape of data distribution
• Watch Histograms Video
• Additional Examples:
  • Exam Results (score frequency distribution)
  • Solar production by day and by hour
• Demonstrate creating a Histogram in Sheets with Student Survey Data

Activity:

• Read Ch. 1, pp. 12-15 (Histograms)
• Complete the “Use Your Knowledge” exercises on pp. 14-15
  • 1.6 Make a histogram
  • 1.7 Change the classes in the histogram
  • 1.8 Use smaller classes

Assignment:

• Watch Google Sheets Tutorial 3
• Watch Creating a Histogram in Google Sheets
• Practice creating histograms in Google Sheets
  • Use the “Height”, “Temp” and/or “World Pop” variables from the Student Survey Data.
  • Be sure you know how to change the “Bucket Size” (aka Class Intervals).