Data Analysis

Objective

Students will identify claims based on

statistical data and evaluate the
validity of the claims.

CA State Standard PS 6.2.5:

Identify claims based on statistical data and, in
simple cases, evaluate the validity of the claims.
Purpose

• Analyze data collected from the Port of Long

Beach
• Proficiency on CA State Standard PS 6.2.5
• CAHSEE prep
• Tests and quizzes
One of the ways that the Port of
Long Beach benefits the economy
for the City of Long Beach is by
providing jobs, both full- and part-
time.
One of the ways that the Port of
Long Beach benefits the economy
for the City of Long Beach is by
providing jobs, both full- and part-
time.

The Port uses statistics to study

these economic impacts.
Statistics is the organization and analysis of
data.
The data can be stored in charts and displayed
in different ways. We have studied the
following:
bar graph: circle graph:
90
80 Other
70 Raw
Materials 12%
60
50 East 20% Business
40 West Expenses
North Overhead Salaries
30
20 26% 42%
10

line graph:
0
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

35

30
Hundred thousands

25
Number
20
of
15 imports
10

19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 Years
Studying graphs like these is a useful tool in
estimating the economic impacts.

Using a circle graph, the Port of

Long Beach displays the breakdown
of the nearly 30,000 jobs, or roughly
one out of every eight in the city,
that it supports.

According to the circle graph

shown…
 29,784 jobs at the Port of Long Beach 2001

Others
Retail
Sales 3,079
3, 036
Port
Port user Industries

5,262 18,407

…approximately how many jobs in the Port are due to

retail sales and port industries?
A 3,036 B 18,407 C 21,443 D 29,784

How can one answer this question or ones that are similar?
Steps to analyze graphs:
29,784 jobs at the
• Look over the graph Port of Long Beach

Others
Retail
Sales 3,079
3, 036
Port
Port user Industries

5,262 18,407
Steps to analyze graphs
29,784 jobs at the
• Look over the graph Port of Long Beach

• Carefully read the Retail

Others
Sales 3,079
question 3, 036
Port
Port user Industries

5,262 18,407

…approximately how many jobs in the

Port are due to retail sales and port
industries?
Steps to analyze graphs
29,784 jobs at the
• Look over the graph Port of Long Beach

• Carefully read the Retail

Others
Sales 3,079
question 3, 036
Port
• Read each choice Port user Industries
18,407
5,262

…approximately how many jobs in the

Port are due to retail sales and port
industries?

A 3,036 B 18,407
C 21,443 D
29,784
Steps to analyze graphs
29,784 jobs at the
• Look over the graph Port of Long Beach

• Carefully read the Retail

Others
Sales 3,079
question 3, 036
Port
• Read each choice Port user Industries
18,407
5,262

• Eliminate possible
wrong answers
…approximately how many jobs in the
Port are due to retail sales and port
industries?

A 3,036 B 18,407
C 21,443 D 29,784
Steps to analyze graphs
29,784 jobs at the
• Look over the graph Port of Long Beach

• Carefully read the Retail

Others
Sales 3,079
question 3, 036
Port
• Read each choice Port user Industries
18,407
5,262

• Eliminate possible
wrong answers add the
• Decide on a strategy amounts
together
…approximately how many jobs in the
Port are due to retail sales and port
industries?
A 3,036 B 18,407
C 21,443 D 29,784
Steps to analyze graphs
29,784 jobs at the
• Look over the graph Port of Long Beach

• Carefully read the Retail

Others
Sales 3,079
question 3, 036
Port
• Read each choice Port user Industries
18,407
5,262

• Eliminate possible
wrong answers add retail
• Decide on a strategy sales and
industries
…approximately how many jobs in the
Port are due to retail sales and port
industries?
A 3,036 B 18,407
C 21,443 D 29,784
Steps to analyze graphs
29,784 jobs at the
• Look over the graph Port of Long Beach

• Carefully read the Retail

Sales
Others
3,079

question 3, 036
Port

• Read each choice Port user Industries

5,262 18,407

• Eliminate possible
wrong answers
• Decide on a strategy
…approximately how many jobs in the
• Select the correct Port are due to retail sales and port
industries?
answer
A 3,036 B 18,407
C 21,443 D 29,784
Explain to your neighbor

Why is “C” the best answer

for this question?
Your turn
Click
here for $1.54 billion total
steps wages/salaries at the
Others
Port of Long Beach
According to the circle graph $143.4

showing the amount of Retail

million

wages/salaries, which of the Sales

$69.2
following conclusions is true? million
Port user Port
Industries
$396.4
A Port industries created less than half of the million $934.1
million
wages/salaries at the Port.
B Port users created more wages/salaries than
the retail sales and others combined.
C More wages/salaries came from others than
Port users.
D The Port ‘s wages/salaries totaled in the
millions of dollars.
The Port of Long Beach collects
data on the environment at the
port.
Collecting air quality data
The Port of Long Beach collects
data on the environment at the
Port.

These statistics are

used to organize and
analyze its anti-pollution
efforts.
The Port’s pollution control measures have
been instrumental in reducing emissions from
cargo-handling equipment.

Cargo-handling
Equipment Particulate
Matter Pollution

160
140
120
Tons per Year

100
80
60
40
20
0
2002 2005
Using the same steps as
before, answer the following
question.
Click
here for
Based on the bar graph to the right,
steps which of the following Cargo-handling
conclusions is true? Equipment Particulate
Matter Pollution

A Particulate matter pollution 160

decreased by less than 50 tons 140

from 2002 to 2005. 120

Tons per Year

100

B In 2002, 140 tons of particulate 80

matter pollution was emitted by 60

40
cargo-handling equipment. 20
0
C Particulate matter pollution 2002 2005
decreased by more than 50%
from 2002 to 2005.
D The region’s particulate matter
pollution is increasing.
Using the same steps, answer
the following question.
Based on the bar graph to the right,
which of the following
conclusions is true? Cargo-handling
Equipment Particulate
Matter Pollution
A Particulate matter pollution
160
decreased by less than 50 tons 140
from 2002 to 2005. 120

Tons per Year

100
B In 2002, 140 tons of particulate 80
matter pollution was emitted by 60

cargo-handling equipment. 40
20
C Particulate matter pollution 0

decreased by more than 50% 2002 2005

from 2002 to 2005.

D The region’s particulate matter
pollution is increasing.
Check for Understanding

On the count of three, point to the right if

the following statement is true. Point to
the left if it is false.

When answering multiple questions

about a graph, one needs to eliminate
answers before thoroughly reading the
question.
Click for answer
Check for Understanding

When answering multiple questions

about a graph, one needs to eliminate
answers before thoroughly reading the
question.

Start by reading the question/statement.

Guided Practice

For questions 1 – 4:
• Answer each of the following questions in your
notes
• When prompted, check your answers with your
neighbor
• Be prepared to explain your answers to the class
1) Which of the following statements are
true? (there may be more than one)

A Dissolved oxygen concentration decreased between 1976 and 1980.

B Harbor water quality dropped below the state minimum in 2003.

C The line graph indicates water quality being consistently above state
minimum standards.
D 1974 and 2005 had approximately the same oxygen concentration.
2) Which time period had the greatest
reduction of airborne dust?

A Jan 00 to Dec 00 B Dec 01 to Mar 02

C Jan 04 to Sep 04 D Sept 02 to Dec 02
3) The Port monitors protected species of birds,
including peregrine falcons, least terns, and black-
crowned night
herons, that could be affected by its projects.

Using the graph above, determine whether the following

statement is true or false:

The average number of birds at the harbor has more than

doubled since the 1970s.
4) In an effort to restore aquatic ecosystems, the Port
monitors the number and diversity of fish species in the
Long Beach
harbor. Using the graph below, which statement is true?

A Fish diversity has generally decreased from 1997 to 2004.

B The number of fish species increased from 1980 to 1985.
C There were 3 fish species observed per 5 minutes sampling time in 1993.

D There were 5 fish species observed per 5 minutes sampling time in 2004.
Answers to Guided Practice

The following slides will

provide the answers to
questions 1 – 4.
1) Which of the following statements are
true? (there may be more than one)

A Dissolved oxygen concentration decreased between 1976 and 1980.

B Harbor water quality dropped below the state minimum in 2003.

C The line graph indicates water quality being consistently above state
minimum standards.
D 1974 and 2005 had approximately the same oxygen concentration.
2) Which time period had the greatest
reduction of airborne dust?

A Jan 00 to Dec 00 B Dec 01 to Mar 02

C Jan 04 to Sep 04 D Sept 02 to Dec 02
3) The Port monitors protected species of birds,
including peregrine falcons, least terns, and black-
crowned night
herons, that could be affected by their projects.

Using the graph above, determine whether the following

statement is true or false:

The average number of birds at the harbor has more than

doubled since the 1970s.
4) In an effort to restore aquatic ecosystems, the Port
monitors
the number and diversity of fish species in the Long Beach
harbor. Using the graph below, which statement is true?

A Fish diversity has generally decreased from 1997 to 2004.

B The number of fish species increased from 1980 to 1985.
C There were 3 fish species observed per 5 minutes sampling time in 1993.

D There were 5 fish species observed per 5 minutes sampling time in 2004.
Summary
• In your notes, write a summary of how to read a
graph and answer questions about it
• Exchange papers with your neighbor
• Add any statements to your summary that will help
you to remember today’s lesson
 End
slide
show
Steps to Analyze Graphs

• Look over the graph

• Carefully read the question
• Read each choice
• Eliminate possible wrong answers
• Decide on a strategy
• Select the correct answer

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