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This study investigates the average time spent driving per day, focusing on commuting, errands, and leisure. Conducted over six weeks, data was collected on ignition status and categorized by activity. Results indicate that Tuesdays and Thursdays account for the most driving time, with an average of 97.82 minutes for commuting, 26.63 minutes for leisure, and 19.36 minutes for errands. The findings emphasize that commuting is the primary time consumer, and suggest strategic adjustments to driving habits to optimize time efficiency in the future.
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Time on the Road Eduardo Acevedo IME 301 Winter 2010
Overview • Problem • Determine how much time is spent driving on average per day • Categories: Commuting, Errand, Leisure • Prediction • Tuesday and Thursday are the days with the most time spent on driving • Goal • Decide how much time I spent driving.
Strategy • Method • Ignition On/Off • Parameters • Time Frame-7 days a week for 6 weeks • Categorized data: Commuting, Errands, and Leisure • Statistical Methods • Bar Graphs • Box Plots • Histograms
Average time spent driving: Commuting: 97.82 minutes/day Leisure: 26.63 minutes/day Errands: 19.36 minutes/day
Conclusion • Results • Commuting on Tuesday and Thursday is the most time consuming • Driving for leisure and errands has a minor impact to the total amount driven. • Solution for Next Quarter • Leave home early or leave school later