Reduce variability for more accurate statistics. Through simulation, learners examine sample data and calculate a sample mean. They understand that increasing the number of samples creates results that are more representative of the pupulation mean.

Concepts

population, population data, sample size, proportions, mean, data analysis

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask for actual ACT or SAT scores to use as the population data

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson continues as part two in a two-part lesson
• Requires a graphing calculator for simulation and statistics calculations

Pros

• Provides an exit ticket as a conclusion to the activity with a worked-out answer key
• Includes detailed teacher notes to use throughout the lesson to guide learners as they complete the activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-IC.B.4 MP2 MP5