Problem:
The chart below shows the best time for 9th grade girls track team in the 100-meter hurdles.
|
Year |
Best Time (sec) |
|
1971 |
23.5 |
|
1976 |
21.8 |
|
1981 |
20.2 |
|
1986 |
18.7 |
|
1991 |
17.3 |
|
1996 |
16.0 |
|
2001 |
14.8 |
1. Use this information to predict what the best time would be for the 2006 season. Support the prediction with lists, charts, graphs, pictures diagrams, equation(s), written arguments, or statistics.
2. Using your model from question one, predict the year the best time would break the 13-second barrier. Support the prediction with lists, charts, graphs, pictures diagrams, equation(s), written arguments, or statistics.