Assignment: Project 2 Unit 7

Math 13 - Perez Sandbox
2026-01-18T05:16:20Z

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Module 7.7 Unit 2 Project

Instructions: Choose one of the 4 options described below (You may choose to work in groups if you would like). Analyze the data using what you have learned in Unit 2. Each group will create a short report and present their analysis in the discussion forum. In addition to submitting your findings, you are also required to give feedback to at least two other reports. Based on the feedback, each group will revise its work and present an improved analysis to the class. Each group member will also be required to write an analysis and submit it individually.

Each dataset has been extracted from Kaggle.com https://www.kaggle.com/code/rtatman/fun-beginner-friendly-datasets

Your report will include the following:

A statement of the research question

A description of the source data

A description of the variables used in the analysis and an explanation of why your group chose to use these variables

Graphs (with clear labels) and numerical summaries to support your analysis

Explanations that reflect Unit 2 concepts

An answer to the question based on your analysis of the data

Option 1: Movies – Are comedy’s better than other types of films?

Answer this question using the data set HollywoodsMostProfitableStories.csv. (75 data values)

Hollywoods Most Profitable Stories csv file

Profitability Data Desmos

Sourced from https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/brendan45774/hollywood-most-profitable-stories

Context/Content

Movies are one of the biggest industry in the world. In this dataset there are over 74 movies with the span from 2007 and 2012. People can take this data and see what genre or what year movies make the most. There is title, genre, studio, different profitability, ratings, and year for movies released 2007-2012.

Choose at least one quantitative variable that relates to your definition of success Audience rating, rotten tomatoes reviews, or worldwide gross revenue. Compare the success of Comedies to other types of movies. Follow the instructors for the report above. (Profitability data provided in Desmos)

Option 2: Cereal – Are Kellogg's Cereals Better than other types of cereal?

Answer this question using cereal dataset quantitative data.csv dataset (77 data values)

Cereal Dataset Quantitative Data csv file

Cereal Data in Desmos

This dataset contains nutritional value information for 77 cereals.

Sourced from https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/crawford/80-cereals

A = American Home Food Products, G = General Mills, K = Kellogg’s, N = Nabisco, P = Post, Q = Quaker Oats, R = Ralston Purina

Compare Kellogg’s cereal to other brands using a variable that determines either its nutritional value or customer satisfaction. Follow the instructions for the report above. (Data provided in Desmos)

Option 3: How long should we make our unisex belt?

use body dimensions.csv (508 data values)

Body Dimensions csv file

Waist girth - female and male Desmos

Suppose that you are designing a one-size-fits-most unisex belt for adults. The belt should be long enough to fit typical adults without having an excessive amount of extra length.

Research Questions for Option 3

What is the length of your belt? Where along the length of ther belt are the holes and why?

Based on this data, approximately what proportion of adults will be able to wear your belt?

Option 4: video games – Are action games a better value than role-playing games?

Use video_games csv (data set 1215 data values)

Video Games csv file

Action vs RPG playing time Desmos

Game play times Action and RPG Desmos

Research Questions for Option 4

Will the average person play an action game or a role playing game for a longer period of time? (Data Provided for Desmos)

Which type of game sells more units between action games or RPGs?

Generally, are action games or RPGs better reviewed?

Choose at least one quantitative variable to compare action games and role playing games. Follow the instructions for the report above.

Module 7.7 Unit 2 Project

Instructions: Choose one of the 4 options described below (You may choose to work in groups if you would like). Analyze the data using what you have learned in Unit 2. Each group will create a short report and present their analysis in the discussion forum. In addition to submitting your findings, you are also required to give feedback to at least two other reports. Based on the feedback, each group will revise its work and present an improved analysis to the class. Each group member will also be required to write an analysis and submit it individually.

Each dataset has been extracted from Kaggle.com https://www.kaggle.com/code/rtatman/fun-beginner-friendly-datasets

Your report will include the following:

A statement of the research question

A description of the source data

A description of the variables used in the analysis and an explanation of why your group chose to use these variables

Graphs (with clear labels) and numerical summaries to support your analysis

Explanations that reflect Unit 2 concepts

An answer to the question based on your analysis of the data

Option 1: Movies – Are comedy’s better than other types of films?

Answer this question using the data set HollywoodsMostProfitableStories.csv. (75 data values)

Hollywoods Most Profitable Stories csv file

Profitability Data Desmos

Sourced from https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/brendan45774/hollywood-most-profitable-stories

Context/Content

Movies are one of the biggest industry in the world. In this dataset there are over 74 movies with the span from 2007 and 2012. People can take this data and see what genre or what year movies make the most. There is title, genre, studio, different profitability, ratings, and year for movies released 2007-2012.

Choose at least one quantitative variable that relates to your definition of success Audience rating, rotten tomatoes reviews, or worldwide gross revenue. Compare the success of Comedies to other types of movies. Follow the instructors for the report above. (Profitability data provided in Desmos)

Option 2: Cereal – Are Kellogg's Cereals Better than other types of cereal?

Answer this question using cereal dataset quantitative data.csv dataset (77 data values)

Cereal Dataset Quantitative Data csv file

Cereal Data in Desmos

This dataset contains nutritional value information for 77 cereals.

Sourced from https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/crawford/80-cereals

A = American Home Food Products, G = General Mills, K = Kellogg’s, N = Nabisco, P = Post, Q = Quaker Oats, R = Ralston Purina

Compare Kellogg’s cereal to other brands using a variable that determines either its nutritional value or customer satisfaction. Follow the instructions for the report above. (Data provided in Desmos)

Option 3: How long should we make our unisex belt?

use body dimensions.csv (508 data values)

Body Dimensions csv file

Waist girth - female and male Desmos

Suppose that you are designing a one-size-fits-most unisex belt for adults. The belt should be long enough to fit typical adults without having an excessive amount of extra length.

Research Questions for Option 3

What is the length of your belt? Where along the length of ther belt are the holes and why?

Based on this data, approximately what proportion of adults will be able to wear your belt?

Option 4: video games – Are action games a better value than role-playing games?

Use video_games csv (data set 1215 data values)

Video Games csv file

Action vs RPG playing time Desmos

Game play times Action and RPG Desmos

Research Questions for Option 4

Will the average person play an action game or a role playing game for a longer period of time? (Data Provided for Desmos)

Which type of game sells more units between action games or RPGs?

Generally, are action games or RPGs better reviewed?

Choose at least one quantitative variable to compare action games and role playing games. Follow the instructions for the report above.