Sample Surveys, Experiments, and Observational Studies
Grade 10Math45 min
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies, and explain how the type of data used impacts the validity of conclusions.
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Statistics Vocab: Observations, Surveys, & Experiments
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Practice
9 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A researcher wants to determine if a new teaching method improves student test scores. Describe how they could conduct an experiment to investigate this. A city council wants to gauge public opinion on a proposed new park. Would a sample survey, an experiment, or an observational study be most appropriate for this purpose? Explain your choice.”
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