Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Canada Data Analysis Research Paper

19/05/2022, 20:57Listen
 
Assignment: Data Analysis

out of
30
Assignment: Data Analysis
The statistics below are from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. In
1965 when data was first collected, more than 50% of the population smoked.
The highest percentage of smokers continues to be the young adult group from
ages 20 to 24.
Teens and Smoking
15–19
Years Old
1981
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Males
46%
16%
15%
17%
15%
13%
13%
12%
Females
42%
14%
15%
13%
11%
11%
11%
9%
Both
44%
15%
15%
15%
13%
12%
12%
11%
In 1995, teens smoked an average of 13 cigarettes per day. In 2012, that number
was 11. It is estimated that as few as three or four cigarettes a day will result in
addiction to nicotine. Canadian teens smoke about one million cigarettes per day.
Young Adults and Smoking
20–24
Years Old
1981
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Males
47%
30%
28%
33%
26%
24%
26%
23%
https://lms.virtualhighschool.com/d2l/le/content/64875/viewContent/1089947/View
1/3
19/05/2022, 20:57
Assignment: Data Analysis
20–24
Years Old
1981
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Females
50%
24%
23%
22%
20%
20%
17%
17%
Both
48%
27%
26%
27%
23%
22%
21%
20%
Task
Answer the following questions based on the two sets of data provided and some
of your own additional research and ideas.
1. What is the general trend for numbers of smokers in both age groups?
2. Are there any anomalies (unusual pieces of data)? Identify an anomalies, and
suggest an explanation.
3. What do you predict the future trends for this data will be? Why?
4. What trend do you observe when comparing different genders? Why might
this difference exist?
5. Why does the 20 to 24 year old age group have the highest percentage of
smokers?
6. Were you surprised by any of the data? Why or why not?
Assessment Details
Your submission should include the following:

Your answers to the questions written in your own words

All in-text citations and a reference list according to the APA style guide for
sources used in your submission
Upload your submission to the Assignment: Data Analysis Dropbox.
Submit this assignment to the dropbox. This assignment will be evaluated for a grade that will
contribute to your overall final grade in this course.
https://lms.virtualhighschool.com/d2l/le/content/64875/viewContent/1089947/View
2/3
19/05/2022, 20:57
Assignment: Data Analysis
https://lms.virtualhighschool.com/d2l/le/content/64875/viewContent/1089947/View
3/3