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Pick a topic, think of questions you would like to answer,
and print out a copy of possible questions you will explore. You can
add to your questions list as you go..
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Visit a web site to gather data. Write answers to your
questions and the numbers carefully.
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Graphically organize your data. Use MS Excel to graph
your information.
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Make predictions based on your data using the line of
best fit (Then if you draw a line on your graph, so that
the line passes through or close to as many of the points as possible,
then you have drawn the best-fit line).
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Summarize your findings using a transactive method of
writing (writing produced for authentic purposes and
audiences beyond completing an assignment to demonstrate learning).