Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: S Ic Why Randomize?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The exercise demonstrates that judgment (non-random) samples tend to be biased in the sense that they produce samples that are not balanced with respect to the population characteristics of interest. Students will estimate the mean...
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Other

University at Albany: Populations and Samples: The Principle of Generalization

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource explains what generalization is in statistics, its advantages and disadvantages, and problems that can occur, e.g., sample or response bias. Includes detailed examples of sampling error and sample bias.
Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Data: Practical Ways to Carry Out a Survey

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Students learn about the concept of taking a survey by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.