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Understanding Local Economic Issues Using Statistics

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A good understanding of local economics requires a lot of data. Scholars design and conduct an experimental survey to collect information about economic issues affecting their regions. They analyze their findings and prepare a presentation to share the results with the class.

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Concepts

surveying, sample size, bias, experimental design, data analysis, statistics, social issues, economics, the unemployment rate, income

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math

Instructional Ideas

Collaborate with an economics or social studies teacher

Classroom Considerations

Learners should have an understanding of basic statistics (mean, median, range, etc.)
Be cognizant of any social-economic issues facing classmates