A Classroom Investigation of the Effect of Population Size and Income on Success in the London 2012 Olympics

Abstract

Engaging students in active learning can enhance their understanding and appreciation of a subject such as statistics. Classroom activities and projects help to engage students and further promote the learning process. In this paper, an activity investigating the influence of population size and wealth on the medal counts from the 2012 London Olympics is suggested, and the relevant data is provided.

• least squares
• linear models
• regression