data analysis
Data Analysis challenges members to examine and interpret a data set to uncover insights and inform decision-making. Members present their findings to a panel of judges, demonstrating analytical thinking, data visualization, and the ability to draw meaningful conclusions.
Event Overview
Division: High School
Event Type: Team of 1, 2 or 3 members
Event Category: Presentation
Event Elements: Presentation with a Topic
Presentation Time: 3-minute set-up, 7-minute presentation time, 3-minute question & answer time
Career Cluster Framework Connection: Digital Technology
NACE Competency Alignment: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology
Items Provided by Competitors: Technology and presentation items for preliminary and final round presentation, Photo Identification, Conference-provided nametag, Attire that meets the Florida FBLA Dress Code
Items Provided by FBLA: Internet access and table for preliminary round presentation; Internet access, table, power, projector & screen for final round presentation
2025-2026 Topic
In 2028, the Olympic Games will return to the United States for the first time since the 2004 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. SportsFanatics, a fictitious sports consulting agency based in San Antonio, is developing recommendations to plan the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, specifically to support athletes, the city, and the National Olympic Committees (the countries sending athletes). Using the provided data and your own research, identify trends and make recommendations based on the data and external factors. Public domain data accessed by Kaggle, an online data repository:
· Athlete Events - Dataset contains information on each athlete between 1896 and 2016. Note that event offerings have changed over time. Also note that until 1992, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games were held in the same year. Height data is provided in centimeters and weight data is provided in kilograms. · NOC Regions - Dataset includes supporting information defining the National Olympic Committee country sponsoring the athlete.
Note: Some information provided may not necessarily be useful in your analysis; you do not need to use all the information provided.
District
Check with your District leadership for District-specific competition information.
State
Eligibility
· FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on December 1 (or earlier date specified by District Director) of the current program year.
· Members may compete in an event at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) more than once if they have not previously placed in the top ten of that event at the National Leadership Conference (NLC). If a member places in the top ten of an event at NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.
· Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee in order to participate in competitive events.
· Members must stay within the official FBLA housing block of the official FBLA hotel in order to compete.
· Each district may be represented by participant(s) based on the Florida FBLA scaled quota system found on the Florida FBLA website.
· Each competitor can only compete in one individual/team event and one chapter event (Community Service Project, Local Chapter Annual Business Report).
· Identification: Competitors must present valid photo identification (physical) that matches the name on their conference name badge. Acceptable forms include a driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, or school ID.
· Only competitors are allowed to plan, research, prepare, and set up their presentations.
· Each competitor must compete in all parts of an event for award eligibility.
· All members of a team must consist of individuals from the same chapter.
· If competitors are late for a presentation time, they may be disqualified or placed later in the schedule. The decision is solely up to the judges.
· Participants must adhere to the Florida FBLA dress code established by the Florida Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.
Recognition
· The number of competitors will determine the number of winners. The maximum number of winners for each competitive event is 5.
Event Administration
· This event has two parts: preliminary presentation and final presentation
· Preliminary Presentation Information
o Equipment Set-up Time: 3 minutes
o Presentation Time: 7 minutes (one-minute warning)
o Question & Answer Time: 3 minutes
o Note: Each time segment is exclusive. Once the 3-minute set-up period ends, the 7-minute presentation time begins automatically. Competitors may not shift time between segments. Competitors will not interact with judges during the set-up period.
o Competitors/teams are randomly assigned to sections.
o The presentation is judged at the SLC.
o Technology
· Internet Access: Not Provided
· Presentations must be delivered using one or two personal devices (laptop, tablet, mobile phone, or monitor approximately laptop-sized).
· If using two devices, one must face the judges and the other must face the presenters.
· If the final round takes place in a conference room, the following equipment will be provided: a projector, projector screen, power access, and a table.
· Competitors using laptops or devices without an HDMI port must bring their own compatible adapters.
· It is the responsibility of final-round competitors to decide whether or not to use the provided technology.
· Wireless slide advancers (e.g., presentation clickers or mice) are allowed.
· Electricity will not be available.
o Visual aids, samples, notes, and other physical materials related to the project may be used.
o Items may be placed on the provided table or on the judges table, if space allows.
o No items may be left with the judges following the presentation.
o When the equipment set-up time has elapsed, the timer will automatically start the presentation time.
o If performing as a team, all team members are expected to actively participate in the presentation.
o Restricted items: animals (except authorized service animals), Food (for display only; may not be consumed by judges during the presentation), Linds and QR codes (for display only; cannot be clicked or scanned by judges before, during, or after the presentation).
o Competitors must research the topic prior to the conference and be prepared to present their findings and solutions.
o Information must be supported by credible, well-documented sources.
o Any use of copyrighted material, images, logos, or trademarks must be properly documented.
o Event Specific Information: Competitors should incorporate the following aspects in response to the topic
· Use of Industry Terminology: Apply accurate, field-specific terminology to explain concepts, methods, and findings.
· Depth of Analysis & Global Context: Provide a thorough, industry-standard analysis of the data and connect findings to broader implications, including global, societal, or economic impact.
· Visualizations & Interpretation: Include at least three competitor-created visuals to clearly illustrate trends.
· Recommendations & Feasibility: Present a realistic and well-supported recommendation, identify necessary resources and justify the plan with data and credible sources.
· Final Presentation Information
o Equipment Set-up Time: 3 minutes
o Presentation Time: 7 minutes (one-minute warning)
o Question & Answer Time: 3 minutes
o An equal number of competitors/teams from each section in the preliminary round will advance to the final round.
o Final presentations may be open to conference attendees, space permitting. Finalists may not view other competitors’ presentation in their event.
o All other guidelines from the Preliminary Presentation apply.
Scoring
· The preliminary presentation score will determine the finalists.
· The final presentation score will determine the winners.
· Judges must break ties. All judges’ decisions are final. Results announced at the State Leadership Conference are considered official and will not be changed after the conclusion of the State Leadership Conference.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
· FBLA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations for competitors. Accommodation requests must be submitted through the conference registration system by the official registration deadline. All requests will be reviewed, and additional documentation may be required to determine eligibility and appropriate support.
Recording of Presentations
· No unauthorized audio or video recording devices will be allowed in any competitive event.
· Competitors in the events should be aware FBLA reserves the right to record any presentation for use in study or training materials.
Penalty Points
· Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Competitive Event Guidelines or the Honor Code.
National
If you are competing on the National level, be sure to see the National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/divisions/fbla/fbla-competitive-events/