Infographic Competition for Statistics 101 (All sections Bilingual and International)
Rules:
• The poster is to measure between 18 to 24 inches by 24 to 30 inches.
• Paper of any weight is permitted. Standard poster-paper is recommended.
• Be sure that anything attached to the front of the poster is affixed securely.
• The poster must be original in design and the creation of the students.
• Computer generated graphs are acceptable.
• The subject matter is the choice of the students. Data may be original or published (secondary data). For published data, a reference must be given.
• A brief description including the method of collection and purpose must be securely attached to the back of the poster.
• The poster and the brief description must not contain any marks, names, or information that reveals the identity of the individual, team, or class section.
• Students may work individually or in teams. The team may have up to four students.
Implementation:
The implementation plan for this competition is:
• Groups need to choose a topic.
• Collect primary or secondary data.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Present the data in the form of an infographic.
• Posters of these infographics will be put on display in building two in the reception area.
• Judges will be faculty members but will remain anonymous.
Judging and Prizes:
Infographics will be judged on the basis of:
• Overall impact of the infographic.
o Does the infographic attract attention?
o Does the infographic generate curiosity?
• Clarity of the message
o Do important relationships and patterns in the data stand out?
o Can conclusions stand-alone without the explanatory paragraph on the back of the poster?
• Appropriateness of the graphs, charts, etc. displaying the data
• Creativity
• Content
Each submission will be ranked accordingly to determine winners for first, second and third place prizes. Prizes will be awarded per infographic, not per individual (i.e. the prize will be the same, regardless of whether an individual or a team wins it).
Winning posters will be kept on display after the competition has ended.