Where can you find raw data for a statistics class project?

Answer 1

Everywhere! I think it is great that you are doing a statistics project. I have taken many course where we just did textbook projects. Remember, there are both experimental and observational studies- which do you want to do? Observational studies: - An easy one, you can note the temperature and windspeed in your area. This is noted on www.weather.com. You can also find on the NOAA website historical temperatures and windspeeds. How different is these data than the average? - Taking it a step further, can you get enough data to show global warming in your area? (you might check out the film "An inconvenient truth") - Do car types differ depending on neighborhoods? Are there more pickup trucks in poorer neighborhoods and more SUV's in better neighborhoods? - Do women smoke more than men? This might be require a survey. - Are people worried about their jobs now the economy is poor? Again a survey. Experimental studies - Do a survey and ask people if they are against or for gay rights, then show them a picture of two men kissing, and ask them if they are offended. Do a second survey, by showing people the picture first and ask them if they are offended and are for or against gay rights. - Can people tell the difference between coke, pepsi or other immitations? Do a class taste test.