Too+much+data+or+not+enough?

=**The Big Idea:**=

What are the implications (good and/or bad) of mining data?

=**Helpful Organizational Resources:**=

http://padlet.com/ You need to use this resource and share with your partner and Mrs. Knapp so that we can follow your research journey.

=**Your Task:**=

For this project you will create a multimedia presentation to answer a question that your team will develop. Your question must somehow relate to the big idea for this project.


 * Step 1:** Formulate your essential question

Before you can begin, you'll need a little inspiration to formulate your essential question. Use the following resources as a starting point only. For the first day or two of this project just let your curiosity be your guide and lead you to an interesting question that you can research further.

Remember, these are just starting places. Search around to see what you can find.

__Videos__:

TED Talk: Stats that Reshape Your Worldview TED Talk: Your Phone Company is Watching You

__Articles__:


 * [|__http://whatsthebigdata.com/__] **
 * [|__http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2058205,00.html__] **

__Radio Show__:


 * [|__http://www.onthemedia.org/2011/may/13/the-decline-effect-and-scientific-truth/__] **


 * Step 2:** Get essential question approved by Mrs. Knapp. (Don't skip this step!)


 * Step 3:** Research and create your project.

Find a creative way to present your findings.


 * Presentation Requirements**:

Must show understanding of statistical concepts learned in this class. Must clearly define the essential question to be analyzed. Logical presentation of findings with research to back up conclusions. Clarity and quality of presentation are expected.