Task 1: Graph reading

(4 marks total)

1. The adjacent graph shows the 2015 Canadian population by province and territory.
a. Saskatchewans population in 2015 was about 1.1 million. About how many
people lived in Alberta at this time? Justify your answer. (2 marks)

b. If all provinces and territories grew at the same rate, what would Quebecs
population be when Canadas population reached 50 million? Show your
calculation. (2 marks)
Task 2: Graph creation and analysis
(10 marks total)

2. Given the data in the table below, answer questions a) to e).

a. Create a scatter plot using these data. (2 marks)
b. Determine the linear regression equation and correlation coefficient. Include
details from the method you used to find the equation: Excel, GeoGebra, or
Open Office file; image of graphing calculator screen shot; or manual
calculations. (2 marks)
c. Is this a positive or negative correlation? Is it a weak or a strong correlation? (2
marks)
d. A particular storm had 300 mm of rain. What would be a good prediction of the
runoff? (2 marks)
e. Another storm had 180 mm of rain with 6.0 mm of runoff. Would you consider
this data an outlier? Suggest a reason that might explain this data point. (2
marks)
Task 3: Correlation and interpretation of data
(6 marks total)

3. For each of the following, state whether you would expect to find a positive, a
negative, or no correlation between the two variables. Then, suggest a probable
reason for the relationship and write a short explanation for your reasoning for the
type of relationship that you chose.
a. The number of hours spent studying and achievement on an exam (2 marks)
b. The number of years remaining to retirement and the value of an individuals
savings and RRSP (registered retirement savings plan) (2 marks)

c. A persons level of physical fitness and the chance they enjoy action/adventure
movies (2 marks)
Task 4: Interpreting a statistical report
(10 marks total)

4. Read Youth correctional statistics in Canada, 2013/2014 and then answer the
questions that follow.
a. In 2013/2014, where were most of the youths involved in the correctional system?
(2 marks)
b. What is the only period the incarceration rate slightly increased? (2 marks)
c. What two jurisdictions had the highest incarceration rates? (2 marks)
d. In 2013/2014, what percentage of admissions to correctional services were
female? (2 marks)
e. Generally speaking, what age group represents the vast majority of admissions
to correctional services? (2 marks)
Task 5: Misleading graphs
(4 marks total)

5. Consider the following two graphs.

a. In the first graph, what has been done to make it appear that the birth rate in
Manitoba is growing very quickly between 2007 and 2009? (2 marks)
b. Line graph of the births and total fertility rate in Manitoba from 2007 to 201
c. Suppose you were working for the current political party in power in Canada.
What could you do to the following graph to make it appear that total energy
research and development in Canada has been growing quickly? (2 marks)
d. Line graph of total energy research and development
Task 6: Researching data-management careers
(6 marks total)

6. Use the Internet to research the career of market researcher, and then answer the
following three questions.
a. What does a market researcher do? (List two tasks.) (2 marks)
b. List two potential employers that hire market researchers. (2 marks)
c. What type of education is needed to become a market researchers? (2 marks)