MODELING UTAH POPULATION DATA Math 1010 Intermediate Algebra Group Project For all problems, please show your work and answer all questions using complete sentences. ‘According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, the population of Utah appears to have increased linearly over the years from 1980 to 2008. The following table shows the population in 100,000’s living in Utah according to year. In this project, you will use the data in the table to find a linear function f (x) that represents the data, reflecting the change in population in Utah. Estimates of Utah Resident Population, in 100,000's Year 1981|__1989| 1993| 1999| _2005| _2008 & tl 9 13 19 25 28 Population, 15.2] 17.4 19 22 25 eee 74 Source: US. Census Bureau, Population Division 1. Using graph paper, plot the data given in the table as ordered pairs. 2. Usea straight edge to draw on your graph what appears to be the line that “best fits” the data you plotted, You will only have one line drawn, rather than several pieces of lines (ie., don’t connect the dots). 3, Estimate the coordinates of two points that fall on your best-fitting line, Use these points io 42 ye tofinda linear function f (x) for the line. (4 \ \Q) (\% ( oe ) N=2S-1B . Sw oH Me te Se yr & 2 aa 4419 oF bee Bln A ie \O= S|n@)s+o = 36) -39| ; Aen be 4 What i the slope of your line? Interpret its meaning. Does it make sense in the context of s situation? U9 jpoxel Wed moze: gem - e 4 7 hy \G ye gia uk 1 avery \ believe 11 does: Ws wes, AYO population goes uh @oiD0040S 5. Find the value of £(45). Write a sentence interpreting its meaning in context. Bow | age S| 4aya4 6 re ae us . 1.2 anu wt , aa.su7® £(45)- a 4 ,Go01080 in appmvyiitnade ly i = \pu2-@ = W029 pd Year. £ (AG) = Wu? ye 6. Use your function to approximate in what year the residential population of Utah reached 2,000,000 (which means that f(x) = 20). CO tw — £(2)=9|\j (20) 114-@ \n aloout Ae Year Pu Vl WW £(D)> 129 + WoLS DAA. Crain 2999) Ml a £(D)= wie 229-25 In actuality, using a linear growth model for population is not common. Most models are ‘exponential models, due to the fact that most populations experience relative growth, i.e. 2% growth per year. Linear models for nonlinear relationships like population work only within a small time frame valid close to the time of the data modeled. Discuss some of the false conclusions you might reach if you use your linear model for times far from 1980-2008. aie condusion Might be nat Ine populaien | Deere yout at A CONST AlH ya? nee tral} be Certain Cuomomnical Factors thet atvianie 0s 4d Woy popalation increased 11 a Cm ree peri, uh \E we lok at a inode] ena crane Ava prwor varye, i Could pobantally oe wer led.8. Reflective Writing. Did this project change the way you think about how math can be applied to the real world? Write one paragraph stating what ideas changed and why. If this project did not change the way you think, write how this project gave further evidence to support your existing opinion about applying math. Be specific. \n all jotlesty, \ agi mely oNle of nose dele qn glwws soye “WNL never Use tis)" YONDIOL, Aer compen my, ANNE projec (+ nas alinoek any aspect in Vie. VY sKowed Me Anak matin can Kind of even PAaick Ave Cunve! WAN iS every Nnere and 1 A ery vcefnl ol Whether ar De yo \Nany +0 adit He Without WA. MOM, WIC THING’ would Nef exis}. ANS pooled Welped me Uinderet apa anh appede matin a \eale wore v:WIFE BF 20 VIS Tee 19 20 11 2 oe cs 2545 04 $10 Sette 2 Va onde : Seer sega tr o x ear