MA19.A2.26

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.

Unpacked Content

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.

Vocabulary

Sample surveys
Experiments
Observational studies
Randomization

COS Examples

Examples: random assignment in experiments, random selection in surveys and observational studies

Aligned Learning Resources

Central Tendency | Targeted Math Instruction

The Economic Impact of a Changing Middle Class

What Is Statistics? | Against All Odds: Unit 1

Statistics: Using Sampling to Count Trees

Stemplots | Against All Odds: Unit 2

Human Performance & Sampling

P-Value as a Benchmark in Experimental Research | Prediction by the Numbers

Understanding a Crowd's Predictive Ability | Prediction by the Numbers

Histograms | Against All Odds: Unit 3

Design by Adaptive Theme