homework3

Homework 3 Directions: Homework 3 consists of answering the three questions below. Each question deals with a different topic from the course readings.

1. A study was done by students in an honors program at the University of California, Davis, to help the Theater and Dance Department increase attendance by students at their events. The study included a survey designed to find out how much students know about the performances given by the Department. One issue of concern was whether students know the location of the theater where these performances are given. Rather than ask, “Do you know where the Wright Theater is located?” the survey question used “Where is the Wright Theater located?” From this, it could be determined whether or not respondents knew where it was located. Clearly explain why the latter version of the question (i.e., Where is the Wright Theater located?) is likely to produce a better estimate of the proportion of students who do know where the theater is located than asking them the direct yes or no version of the question (i.e., Do you know where the Wright Theater is located?)

2. Find an example of a survey that demonstrates at least one of “ Utts’ seven pitfalls listed

on page 42 “ ( Attached ). Clearly explain which one is demonstrated and how the survey could have been done differently to avoid it. (Note: Be sure to include either a copy of or a link to the survey).

3. Students in your classroom have just taken an end of unit test and the scores are as followings: 45, 70, 71, 60, 85, 90, 91, 95, 85, 100, 86, 88, 89, 75 Using at least four methods (e.g., histogram, five-number summary, etc.) discussed in Utts ch.7 ( Attached ), summarize and display the above data in whatever ways are most useful to help you extract meaning from these scores. Include your data summarizes and displays in this word document. Also provide a written description of the interesting findings in your data and address how these findings will influence how you will teach the unit in the future. (Note: The unit and test topic are of your own choosing.) (4.5 points). DUE IN 24 HOURS.