Stemplots | Against All Odds: Unit 2

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Explore real-life applications for statistical data sets and creating stemplots in the 12-minute program "Stemplots" from the Against All Odds series. Students will learn how designers and engineers calculate uniform sizing for the military by creating a stemplot to visualize the data. A stemplot demonstrates how a data collection of measurements helps the military design gear that fits modern troops.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Algebra II with Statistics

MA19.A2.26

Describe the purposes of and differences among sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies; explain how randomization relates to each.

UP:MA19.A2.26

Vocabulary

  • Sample surveys
  • Experiments
  • Observational studies
  • Randomization

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Key components of sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies.
  • Procedures for selecting random samples.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use key characteristics of sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies to select the appropriate technique for a particular statistical investigation.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies may be used to make inferences made about the population.
  • Randomization is used to reduce bias in statistical procedures.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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