How did your predictions on #4-6 compare to the actual class data on the spreadsheet? Explain.
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Question 10
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How did the pie graph of your group’s data on #7 compare to the pie graph of the class data in the spreadsheet? Why do you think that is?
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Question 1
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How many Red M&Ms did your sample contain?
Question 2
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How many Yellow M&Ms did your sample contain?
Question 3
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How many other M&Ms did your sample contain?
Add your answers beside your name on this spreadsheet as well.
M&M Spreadsheet
Question 4
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Based on the number of Red M&Ms you have, how many red M&Ms do you predict a class of 25 students has?
Question 5
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Based on the number of yellow M&Ms you have, how many yellow M&Ms do you predict a class of 25 students has?
Question 6
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Based on the number of other M&Ms you, how many other M&Ms do you predict a class of 25 students has?
Question 7
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Draw a graphical display of this data using a pie graph.
Question 8
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Draw a second graphical display of this data using a different method than you did on #7 such as a bar or line graph.
Enter your data beside your name in this spreadsheet if you haven't already done so:
Click here to open the spreadsheet
Question 11
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The M&Ms that we counted today are considered a sample which was taken from a population. How would you describe the population that this sample represents?
Question 12
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Based on our sample and classwork, how many bags (cups) do you think we need to buy so that 100 students could each get a bag with 15 M&Ms in the school colors of yellow and red?
Question 13
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Do some research. How much money do you think should be budgeted for this project?
