Finding Associations

In this activity, students use relative frequencies displayed in tables and in segmented bar graphs to identify possible associations between variables in data related to the sinking of the RMS Titanic. First, students explore possible associations between survival rates and passenger type (women, men, and children). Later in the activity, students explore possible associations between survival rates and ticket type (first-class ticket, second-class ticket, and third-class ticket). Inspired by and with gratitude to Illustrative Mathematics and Open Up Resources. Download for free at https://openupresources.org. Image Credit: • Screen 1: F.G.O. Stuart Data Sources: • http://www.icyousee.org/titanic.html • https://www.bestcollegesonline.org/ • https://www.transportation.gov/

By Jay Chow