Content Material

• Student Directions:
  • Background Information - General information about the data collected through the Global Sun - Temperature Project.
  • Part A: Latitude vs. Daylight - Explore different models for this data and determine which one best fits the data.
  • Part B: Latitude vs. Temperature - Determine the model of best fit for this data.

   

• Graphics:
  • Latitude vs. Daylight Scatter Plot
    • Linear Model and Residuals
    • 2nd Degree Polynomial and Residuals
    • 3rd Degree Polynomial and Residuals
  • Latitude vs. Temperature Scatter Plot
    • 2nd Degree Polynomial and Residuals
    • 3rd Degree Polynomial and Residuals
      
• Referenced URLs:
  • Fall 2000 Data
  • Important Facts about Latitude and Longitude (pdf)
  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Latitude and Longitude FAQs

  • WhatIs Definition of Ockham's Razor

  • Principia Cybernetica Web: Ockham's Razor

   

(NOTE: this RWLO is based on the Global Sun Temperature Project)