Driving SCIENCE STEM Activity 4Analyzing Seatbelt Data

Seatbelt Data

2006 2013 Change

Alabama 82.9% 97.3%

Florida 80.7% 87.2%

Georgia 90.0% 95.5%

Mississippi 73.6% 74.4%

North Carolina 88.5% 88.6%

South Carolina 72.5% 91.7%

Virginia 78.7% 79.7%

Seat Belt Use Data in 7 Southern StatesFrom Observational Surveys What is the range of

the data in 2006?What is the range of the data in 2013?What is the mean of change from 2006 to 2013? Which state had the greatest change?

Brief Statistical Summary

Write and ShareMake a list of the elements included in the brief statistical summary. Share your list with your team.Update your list.

Statistical SummaryInclude the following elements in your team statistical summary:• Team information: names, individual tasks on

seatbelt project, date• Background information: statistical question,

data collection protocol• Data display• Data analysis: explanation of findings about

seatbelt use based on data display

Reflecting on the Project

What do you know about the following?

Statistics PopulationsDisplays

Data

Random Samples

Statistical Questions

Thanks to PDI2 partners who sponsored the development of this activity and provided professional development support:

American Honda Foundation

DuPontCU-ICAR

Safety-Kleen, EcoPowerFluor

United States Conference of Mayors

Thanks to race track partners who provided support for teachers:Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, Dover International Speedway,

Martinsville Speedway, and Richmond International Raceway

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