Reaction Time 1 (Graphs and Statistics)

Test your reaction time by catching a falling ruler or clicking a target. Create a data set of experiment results, and calculate the range, mode, median, and mean of your data. Data can be displayed on a list, table, bar graph or dot plot. The Reaction Time 1 Student Exploration focuses on range, mode, and median.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Read and interpret data on a list, table, bar graph, and dot plot.
  • Determine basic statistics including range, mode, and median of a data set.
  • Compare data sets from related experiments.
  • Draw conclusions based on data.
VOCABULARY:
  • bar graph, data, dot plot, median, mode, range

LESSON MATERIALS: