Learning Goals
Students will be able to formulate an investigable question about a Santa Ana community issue using statistical criteria for measurable variables and comparable groups
Students will be able to design a sampling plan for Santa Ana neighborhood data that reduces bias and supports valid comparisons
Students will be able to collect and organize Santa Ana statistics from credible sources into tables and annotated research notes
Students will be able to create and interpret histograms, box plots, and scatter plots to compare patterns across Santa Ana neighborhoods
Students will be able to analyze variability, outliers, and trends in Santa Ana data to determine what the numbers suggest and what they do not prove
Students will be able to evaluate reports about Santa Ana issues by judging evidence strength, sample bias, and whether conclusions are warranted
Students will be able to justify a community action recommendation for a Santa Ana issue using corroborated statistics and limitations
Products
Santa Ana Statistics Investigation Notebook
A research notebook that documents each student’s question development, sampling plan, source notes, raw data, visualizations, and individual analysis of one Santa Ana issue. It shows how the student evaluated evidence quality, handled anomalies, and refined claims based on statistics.
Santa Ana Community Data Story Infographic and Policy Brief with Live Defense
A team presentation package that synthesizes members’ evidence into a data story infographic and one-page policy brief recommending action on a Santa Ana issue. Teams must explain their methods, compare neighborhood patterns, address conflicting or unexpected findings, and defend their conclusions during the live showcase.
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