MA19.A2.24

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

MA19.A2.24
Design and carry out an experiment or survey to answer a question of interest, and write an informal persuasive argument based on the results.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Techniques to design an experiment or survey

Skills

Students are able to:

Develop a statistical question.
Design and carry out an experiment or survey.
Accurately interpret the results of an experiment or survey.

Understanding

Students understand that:

A statistical question is one that can be answered by collecting data and where there will be variability in that data.
An experiment is a controlled study in which the researcher attempts to understand cause-and-effect relationships. Based on the analysis, the researcher draws a conclusion about whether the treatment ( independent variable ) had a causal effect on the dependent variable.
Statistical surveys are collections of information about items in a population and may be grouped into numerical and categorical types.

Vocabulary

Experiment
Survey

COS Examples

Example: Use the statistical problem-solving cycle to answer the question, Is there an association between playing a musical instrument and doing well in mathematics?

MA19.A2.24 Design and carry out an experiment or survey to answer a question of interest, and write an informal persuasive argument based on the results.