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Determine whether there is a difference between two grades. Teams generate random samples of two grade levels of individuals. Groups use the mean absolute deviation to determine whether there is a meaningful difference between the estimated population means.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on the implication to have a meaningful difference between population averages
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils need to know how to calculate mean absolute deviations
- Classmates should be able to describe the distribution of data
- The 22nd installment in a unit of 25
Pros
- Contains a data file with multiple populations
- Includes a link to a random number generator
Cons
- The lesson refers to two previous lessons that are listed later in the series
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