2. Polar Bear Population: Increase 1950 : 7,000 bears 2011 : 22,500 bears POI : 221.4% The Polar bear population has increased over the past 61 years. I believe the polar bear population has increased by so much, because they used to be on the endangered species list and now that they are to their original population the protection laws are still in place. Now the polar bears can live freely without the fear of being hunted and breed, increasing the population. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/190805/20110802/polar-bear-global-warming-extinction-climate-change-research-world-wide-fund-wwf-geological-survey-s.htm
3. USA Population : Increase 1890 : 62,979,766 people 2010 : 308,745,538 people POI : 390.23% The US population has increased over the past 120 years .I believe the US population has increased so much because the average life expectancy today is 78.11 years in 1890 it was on about 45 years. Today more people can survive thanks to medical advances and availability to resources. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States
4. iTunes Songs : Increase 2008 : $ 0.99 2011 : $ 1.29 POI : 30.30% The songs on iTunes have increased in the past 4 years. I believe iTunes increased the price on hit songs to test the consumers loyalty to see if they will pay extra to download popular songs. Soon they may increase the price on all songs to increase profits. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/mar/26/business/fi-cotown-itunes26
5. Average Male Weight: Increase 1960 : 164 lbs 2011 : 190 lbs POI : 15.15% The weight of the American Male has increased throughout the past 51 years. I believe this is because fast food and unhealthy diets are cheaper then the government recommended dietary plans. Hence the general population being more favorable of fast food. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_weight http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/healthcare/a/tallbutfat.htm
6. Coca Cola Prices: Increase 1940 : $0.05 2011 : $0.50 POI : 900% The price of a 12oz can of Coca Cola Original has increased over the past 71 years. I believe this is because of the inflation of the American dollar and the company wanting to increase profits. http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodfaq5.htm My Dad (who works for coke)
7. Successful Marriages: Decrease 1950 : 99.74% 2011 : 54.50% POD : 45.26% Over the past 61 years marriage rates have been decreasing. I believe this is because today in society there are fewer strongly religious people whom believe that divorce is wrong. Now society is more open with the concept of divorce hence more people divorcing. http://www.fiftiesweb.com/pop/info-family.htm
8. American Idol Viewers: Decrease Season 9 Average : 26.2 million Season 10 Average : 22.794 million POD : 14.94% In the time of Season 9 to season 10 the average viewers declined. I believe this is because Paula Abdul, one of the original 3 judges, had quit. Deeply saddening the many loyal viewers of the show and making it the largest drop of the shows history. http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/01/20/american-idol-season-10-premiere-ratings/
9. Xbox 360 Price: Decrease Release 2005 : $399 2011 : $299.99 POD : 33.01% Over the past 6 years the price of the Xbox 360 gaming console has decreased. I believe this is because after the initial hype of the release the demand decreased and so did the price to keep the consumers buying. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox360/Consoles?xr=shellnav
10. Property Values Average: Decrease 2010 : $240,000 2011 : $180,000 POD : 33.34% Over the course of 1 year the average Anderson Township property value decreased. I believe this is because of the bad economy and the increasing property tax. http://www.city-data.com/zips/45244.html
11. The Apple Lisa Price: Decrease 1983 : $9,995 1984 : $3,495 POD : 65.04% Over the course of a year the price of the Apple Lisa was decreased. I believe this is because for this computer to be marketable to the average American it had to be “somewhat” affordable. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Lisa
