PROCEDURE:

1. Review with students the concept of contrasting characteristics. Introduce the traits to be studied and the codes for the alternative states of each trait (Table below). Distribute Student Profile worksheets, if available (Student Profile sheets may be downloaded and copied, or may be sent as ClarisWorks files on request from ktnoon72@ix.netcom.com).
   
   
2. Assign each student an identification number. Have students assess and record their traits on the student profile sheets.
   
   
3. Set up a spreadsheet to receive the class data. The spreadsheet should have 35 columns: A= I.D. number, B = first name, C = last name, D = School, E = teacher's name, F = sex, G = Age to nearest 100th of a year. Columns H through AJ are described in the Trait Description Table below. Letters in the left column refer to the column headings of the spreadsheet. (ClarisWorks spreadsheets will be sent on request by ktnoon72@ix.netcom.com)
   
   
4. Enter the data for each student into the spreadsheet. Teachers will be responsible for proofing and screening the data. Compute the frequency of each trait, (that is, add the total number of entries for a trait) divided by the number of students assessed for that trait), and enter this frequency (e.g. 20% W) into a final row on the spreadsheet. Compute the frequency of colorblindness separately for males and females and enter it in clearly marked cells under the overall data for these traits. Compute the average stature, span, and stature/span separately for males and females and enter into clearly marked cells under the overall data for these traits. The frequencies and averages may be calculated by hand if computers are not available.
   
   
5. Copy the class spreadsheet. Delete student names from 1 copy, and send it

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