OUTCOMES F4, F6, F8, F9
For this assignment, we will be looking at the following question:
Is the Vitruvian theory that height is equal to arm span true for Canadian students today?
But what is the "Vitruvian Theory"?
Click HERE to access information on this theory.
Basically, Leonardo da Vinci drew a picture of a man standing inside a circle and a square. This is known as the 'Vitruvian Man'. It was based on a study of the proportions of the human body as described by Vitruvius, a Roman architect from the first century B.C. Based on his observations of European people of his day, da Vinci believed that arm span was equal to height in a perfectly proportioned body.
You will be trying to prove, or disprove, this theory.
Stats Can has created a database in which various students have voluntarily submitted information/measurements. Use website HERE to randomly select 20 students from Canada.
Use the information provided to create a scatter plot that proves, or disproves, the The Vitruvian Theory.
You will be focusing on STUDENT HEIGHT and ARM SPAN.
1. Draw a table of values using the information you obtained from the above website/random sample.
2. Graph height (y-axis) vs. arm span (x-axis). Be sure you use a reasonable scale for each axis.
3. Give your graph an appropriate title.
4. Draw a line of best fit and describe the relationship/correlation.
5. Show an example of interpolation and extrapolation on your graph.
YOUR TASK: 1. To learn how to create and interpret circle graphs so that you can investigate the relationship between physical and sedentary activities in Canadian children. 2. To learn how to create and interpret scatter plots so you can prove, or disprove, the Vitruvian theory using data compiled from Canadian students, LIKE YOU! :)
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