3.+Process

=1. = First off, let's review mean, median, mode, and range.




 * Click **here** to review and practice finding means.
 * Click here to review median, mode, and range and practice by playing a game!

You will need Scratch paper to do your work!

=2.= Next, you will need to get an from your teacher.

After printing the answer form, you are ready to look at the Shark Attack Data. For each state on the website, you will see "total attacks" for the years 2000-2010. You must use these 11 numbers to find the mean, median, mode, and range of shark attacks for each state during this time frame. Do your work on the extra sheet of paper (and be sure to turn it in with the assignment), then write your answers on the answer form.

=3. = = = Based on what you found, decide which state would have the safest beaches for surfing. = = Write a **three paragraph** letter to your parent saying which state you chose and how you came to your decision. Also tell your parent the state where you would feel the least safe from shark attacks. Be sure to include information you found about the states' **mean, median, mode, and range!** = = =4. = = = Lastly, create a bar graph to represent the mean number of shark attacks of each state. Use graph paper (which you can print by clicking here, going to File, and choosing Print). Be sure to label and name your chart. You will only be able to print at home. There is no printing from the lab in 303. = = To review how to make a bar graph, click here. = =