For this discussion board, you will choose something in the real world that varies periodically (or approximately so). Examples could be: the price of heating oil over the course of the year, the population of mosquitoes or some other seasonal insect, the number of people in a 24-hour restaurant over the course of a day.

Part 1: Post Your Response:
Do some research on your chosen topic and answer the following questions:
-What is the (typical) maximum of your chosen function, and when does it occur?
-What is the (typical) minimum of your chosen function, and when does it occur?
-What are the approximate period and amplitude of your function?
-What does this tell you or what conclusions can you draw from your findings?