Part I

Your company is closing the office where you currently work. You have been given a choice to transfer to one of the following locations:

Determine your top two choices out of the possibilities.Your major concern is cold weather. To help you make a decision, complete the table that follows for each of your choices.

1. You will need to determine the average low temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, for each month of the year and for the two locations that you prefer. You can find this information from various sources, such as the Internet or the library. (Make a copy of your source.) To convert the low temperatures from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, you must first subtract 32 and then multiply the result by . Round your answers to the nearest whole degree. Construct 2 tables using the table headings shown.

Average Monthly Low Temperatures for _____________________
 

Month	Temperature (In Degrees Fahrenheit)	Subtract 32	Multiply by     Temperature       (Degrees        Celsius)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

2. Use the 12 measures listed in each table to calculate the annual average low temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and in degrees Celsius for both locations. Round your answer to the nearest whole degree.

Part II

A dot plot consists of a graph in which each data value is plotted as a point (or dot) along the number line. Dots that represent the same value occurring repeatedly are stacked above one another. This form of graph is used in statistical studies to understand the distribution of a set of data values. Plot the 12 measures listed in the table in Part I to depict the distribution of temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit and then in degrees Celsius. Refer to 1.1, "Calculator Exercises," for more information and a calculator program to check your dot plot.

Part III

Now prepare a one-paragraph summary of your recommended choice of location. Use the information you produced in Part I and II to justify your decision.