I can sort numerical mission data into intervals and describe the shape of a histogram.
POE Unit 4 • Lesson 4.4
Frequency Distributions and Histograms
Focus question: How can a frequency distribution reveal the center, spread, and unusual results in repeated test data?
Mission Briefing
Today’s Plan
A focused sequence that advances the mission-performance investigation.
Opening promptConcept modelGuided practiceInteractive applicationEvidence checkExit ticket
Lesson Targets
What You Will Be Able to Do
Frequency table and histogram
Every result appears in exactly one bin, frequencies total the number of trials, and the interpretation matches the graph.
Activity Flow
How the Lesson Moves
Each step builds the data, motion, or testing reasoning required for today’s deliverable.
1. Choose intervals
Create equal-width bins that cover the full data range.
2. Count frequencies
Place each result in one and only one interval.
3. Interpret the shape
Describe clustering, spread, and possible outliers.
Lesson Interactive
Complete the Frequency Distribution
Apply the lesson concept to a mission-performance scenario. Use the feedback to correct your reasoning before completing the main deliverable.
Landing Distances (cm)
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Count every result exactly once. The five frequencies should add to 10.
Today’s Work
Main Deliverable
Frequency table and histogram
Create one focused engineering artifact that demonstrates today’s learning.
- Complete a frequency table whose counts equal the total number of trials.
- Create a labeled histogram and write one observation about its distribution.
Exit Ticket
Mission Debrief
State the most important data-analysis or motion concept from today in your own words.
Name the measurement, calculation, graph feature, or test decision that supports your conclusion.
Identify one uncertainty, limitation, or next test that would strengthen the evidence.
Resources
Lesson Resources
Lesson 4.4 PowerPoint
Use the presentation to review the lesson concepts, examples, and activity directions.
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Mission Data Investigation
Use the integrated investigation context when connecting trial design, statistics, kinematics, graphs, and recommendations.