Compute This Rules Fo Shiz (editedddd)

APPROXIMATE TIME

50 Minutes

THE COMPETITION

c. The problem statement will require the capture of quantitative information from the Internet followed by spreadsheet data entry and graphical presentation. A specific chart format (eg line chart, pie chart, stacked column chart, etc) will be defined in the problem statement. All charts must include labeling for each axis (including units of measure) and legends to properly label data within the chart

d. The problem statement will also include up to 5 short answer questions.Where additional searches are required, teams will be asked to list the specific source URL associated with each answer. The URL must be complete and must point within the http://www.nasa.gov/ domain.

e. construct an MS Excel (.xls) file that contains the data tables and graphics associated with the problem and an MS Word (.doc) file that contains the answers and URLS associated with the short answer questions. Teams should include their school name and team number (as appropriate) within both files to ensure proper identification

SCORING

High score wins based on a-c.

a. Completeness and Accuracy of Quantitative Data Collected- 20 pts

b. Completeness, Accuracy, and Format of Graphical Data Presentation- 30 pts

c. Answers and URLs Associated with Short Answer Questions- 50 pts

d. The tiebreakers shall be:

i. The number of short answer questions correctly answered

ii. The completeness and accuracy of quantitative data collected

iii. The overall quality of graphical data presentation