Chart how a key variable has changed over time
This exercise will help you practice identifying a complex situation from news items. it involves drawing how something has changed over time.
The following online news story describes a recent road security campaign on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Your task is to identify the key variable and draw how it has changed over a relevant time period.
www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-04-23/local-news/Malta-registers-a-27-decrease-in-road-fatalities-over-the-past-five-years-6736156777
Hint: you can follow the steps in the document entitled "Spotting complexity in the news" in the additional materials.
A possible solution is available for download in the references section.
Road security campaign in Malta
A road security education campaign in Malta was developed and disseminated to address the problem of road fatalities. In five years following implementation, Malta exhibited a 27% decrease in road fatalities. Another positive outcome was that more people were able to earn their vehicle license.