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"Statistics are no substitute for judgment" - Henry Clay. Young mathematicians use provided statistics from a soda taste test to explain why conclusions are faulty. They devise a new test that would be more appropriate than the one given.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the task as part of an assessment on random sampling and statistics
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have experience with interpreting results of random samples
- Note that the task is intended for a U.K. audience, so a handwritten nine could be misinterpreted as the letter g by U.S. pupils
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- Sample student work is clear and legible
- Includes questions to use with pupils in providing feedback
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