2. 1.1 Data Stories: The People Behind the Numbers Objectives: By the end of this section, I will be able to… 1) Realize that behind each data set lies a story about real people undergoing real life experiences.

3. 1.Write down the section number 2.Write down the date 3.Don’t write homework on the same page as notes 4.Take GOOD NOTES! WHY? Taking Notes:

4. Data Story #1 Why did many of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina choose not to evacuate? – Write down exactly what your remember about Hurricane Katrina. – Where were you? How old? Did you know anyone? Video Clip

5. Data Story #1 How many people do you think died? How much money did it cost in damages? Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in American History. Damages exceeded $50 BILLION and fatalities exceeded 1300.

6. Compared to Hurricane Irene of 2011 How many people do you think died? How much money did it cost in damages An estimated 40 people died About 3.5 million customers were without power; that’s about 9 million people. Damages exceeded $7 billion.

7. Data Story #1 Check out Figure 1.1 and Table 1.1. What are some of your reactions to this?

8. Data Story #2 Were there gender differences in emotions experienced immediately after September 11, 2001? – Write down exactly what your remember about 9/11/11. – Where were you? How old? Did you know anyone? Video Clip

9. Data Story #2 In an NBC News Terrorism Poll conducted the day after the events, the following question was asked: Which one of the following emotions do you feel the most strongly in response to these terrorist attacks: sadness, fear, anger, disbelief, vulnerability?

10. Data Story #2 Which one of the following emotions do you feel the most strongly in response to these terrorist attacks: sadness, fear, anger, disbelief, vulnerability? How do you think MEN responded? WOMEN?

11. Data Story #2 sadness, fear, anger, disbelief, vulnerability How do you think MEN responded? – ANGER WOMEN? – sadness, anger, or disbelief

12. Data Story #2 Figure 1.2

13. Super Bowl Video Check out these interesting numbers. Video Clip