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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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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
surveying, sample size, bias, experimental design, data analysis, statistics, social issues, economics, the unemployment rate, income
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Additional Tags
math
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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
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