9/15 - Scientific Method: Skittles Lab

The scientific method in motion.

Enter your data into the shared excel spreadsheet.

Excel Skittles 2021 Links to an external site.

Create a second graph using the data from the excel spreadsheet and your original data.  You will have two bars per color group.  One bar for your sample next to a bar for the larger sample.  If you cannot add the new data to your original graph create a new graph with both data sets.  Analyze the data.  In a statement compare the results by sample size.  Use your data in your explanation.  When analyzing the data do you see more or less variation in the number of skittles of each color group in the large sample? Do you see more or less variation in the number of skittles of each color group in the small sample?  Are the samples similar or different in composition?

Follow the instructions in the lab packet.  Background questions must be answered before we begin the lab investigation.  Copies of the packet are available in class.  You may use the digital copy attached if you prefer.

A file printout of the lab has been distributed to you in your Onenote Class Notebook.  

You must finish the data collection and graph portion of the lab by Monday 9/21. We will compile all of the data into a shared spreadsheet increasing our sample size.  You will create a second graph using all of the data and compare results in relation to sample size.

The completed lab including both graphs is due next Thursday 9/24 before 11:59 pm. 

You will not submit to Canvas.  You will complete the file printout in your notebook or insert a file printout of a PDF version of your work on the correct page in your notebook for credit.

I will NOT accept any late submission, submissions to inbox, or email, even for technical issues.  You have plenty of time to submit early and recognize if you are having technical issues that need to be addressed prior to the assignment due date.

Skittles Lab.pdf