please help!

"In our current world, where can we find math?"

investigate the following question: How is mathematics related to current events or areas of interest?

Help me make a project that provides me with current real-life situations in which we can apply the strategies and concepts you have encountered in this course. We will have to answer the question, "Where in our present world does math exist?"

Step 1

Finding a current event involving mathematical concepts might be difficult. Narrowing down a topic to one research question can be even more challenging.

Research topic ideas may include the following:

• claims made by companies on their product
• sports analysis on playoffs
• medical research
• technology usage
• environmental issues, such as climate change
• election results

The following are reliable resources to use for research:

• Statistics Canada: www.statcan.gc.ca
• Plus magazine: http://plus.maths.org/content/
• newspapers, magazines, and math blogs

Step 2

Have a Research Question or Statement

A well-written research question or statement is probably the most important of all the steps. A good research statement or question will answer the following three questions clearly:

• What is the topic of the research project?
• Why am I doing this project?
• Will my audience understand the question or statement?

Step 3

Collecting Data

Here are some important points to consider before you start collecting your information:

• Consider the type of data you need (e.g., primary and secondary).
• Assess the reliability of sources.
• Access resources such as math journals, libraries, and webinars.

Step 4

Here are some important points to consider before you start collecting your information:

• Consider the type of data you need (e.g., primary and secondary).
• Assess the reliability of sources.
• Access resources such as math journals, libraries, and webinars.

Step 5

If the data for your research is numerical, then using these tools will help support questions that may arise.

• measures of central tendency: mean, mode, and median
• measures of dispersion: range and standard deviation

Step 6

Identify Controversial Issues

you may come across a topic where people disagree. In order to present the facts fairly, you should be educated on both sides of the controversy by considering these questions:

• What is the controversy?
• What are the positions on the issue?
• Are there any assumptions on either side?
• What are the interests of those taking either position?