Chowan County has hired a student to analyze county statistics, make predictions about future trends, and present recommendations to county officials. The student will choose a data set like population, unemployment, salaries, or housing costs to track over time. An exponential regression will be used to find the best curve fit and equation for the data trend. The trend line will then be used to make predictions about the future trajectory of the statistics. The student will present their analysis and the socioeconomic implications of the predictions to county leaders.

1. Chowan County Predictions Using Date to Predict Trends

2. To the Student: Chowan County has hired you to analyze its statistics and make predications. Your recommendations will be acted upon by the mayor. After analyzing the data, you will make a presentation to County officials.

3. Unit Summary Taking on the role of Chowan County statisticians, students choose a subject of interest that can be tracked over time. Examples may include the area’s population growth, unemployment rates, median salaries, housing costs, etc, Using a graphing calculator and an exponential regression function, students derive the equation for curve of best fit for the data. Using this data and trend line, The actual data and curve of best fit are graphed, and future predictions are made using the equation. Finally, students evaluate and present the socioeconomic implications of their predictions to Chowan County officials.