Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Algebra I with Probability

MA19.A1.36

Generate a two-way categorical table in order to find and evaluate solutions to real-world problems.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Techniques for constructing and analyzing two-way frequency tables.
  • The impact of considering a third variable on the association of two existing variables.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Accurately construct a two-way frequency table.
  • Aggregate data from several groups to find an overall association.
  • Use Simpson's Paradox.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Real-world categorical data can be represented using a two-way table.
  • The association between two categorical may be reversed when a third variable is considered.

Vocabulary

  • Two-way categorical table
  • Aggregate data
  • Association between two variables
  • Categorical data
  • Simpson's Paradox
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