Choose a data source and createa graph or table that illustrates a story behind the data. You may choose a single data set (e.g. a stock price) or a number of data sets (e.g. population numbers over time in four major cities.)
Use the following sites as suggestions for data sources:
Stocks: http://finance.google.com/finance?q=goog
Census data: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
Internet usage data: http://www.pewinternet.org/Data-Tools/Download-Data/Trend-Data.aspx
U. S. Energy stats: http://www.eia.doe.gov/overview_hd.html
Create a professional graph and write a summary of no more than 350 words that explains the following:
The source of the data
What story the data is telling the reader
The reasons for which you used certain graphing or charting techniques (e.g. line graph instead of a bar or pie chart)
Principles used to make the graphic more effective
Create a second graph or table that tells a contradicting story. Refer to techniques such as those in the Misleading Statistics document provided within course materials. Use the same data set, but create a different graph, chart, or table.
Write a word summary for each graph of 300- 350 words explaining the following:
Different or contradictory story being told
Techniques you used in order to alter the story
Ethical implications of altering the aesthetics of the graphic
Submit two graphs and two summaries in one Word document.
Format your summaries consistent with APA guidelines.
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