The document describes a gapminder visualization activity that encourages exploration of data to identify trends in various fields such as crime, economy, education, environment, and health. It suggests formulating a testable hypothesis based on observed trends and considers next steps for investigation. Specific metrics like murder rates, poverty levels, employment statistics, and education indicators are highlighted as points of interest.

1. Gapminder Visualization Activity
1) Explore the available data and identify an interesting trend in one of the
areas listed below.
2) Based on the available data, what is a testable hypothesis that might explain
this trend? What might be a next step in investigating what you’ve
observed?
Areas of interest and potentially useful metrics:
Crime
Society – Murder & Corruption
Economy – Poverty & Inequality
Work – Employment Rate & Unemployment
Education
Economy – Poverty & Inequality
Income Per Person (GDP/capita)
Education – any
Environment
Income Per Person (GDP/capita)
Environment – Emissions
Work – Employment by Sector
Health
Child Mortality & Life Expectancy
Health – any
Infrastructure – Sanitation & Water
Work / Industry
Education – Literacy & Years in School
Population – Urbanization
Work – any