WHO’S THE BEST SHOT? Winter 2007Robert Cornish

Introduction Issue: Which of my two sons is a more accurate shooter Hypothesis: The older boy will be more accurate Importance: I want to know who is more likely to shoot me in an air soft war

Data Collection Process Both boys used the same gun Shot 10 pellets at cardboard target from 15, 20, 25, 30 feet away Each shot was marked and measured in inches from bulls eye

Box and Whisker Plots (from 25 feet) 0”2”1”3” Older boy Younger boy 4”5”

Conclusions Who is the best shot? Hypothesis: The older boy is the best shot Who is more likely to shoot me in a war? The older boy is a more accurate shooter If the older boy is within 30 feet of me and wants to hit me, he probably will

Sniper The Winner