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Designing a Study

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Learners explore features to consider when designing a scientific study. In this science research lesson, students examine different methods of data collection and consider which method would be appropriate for determining how many types of fish are in the Hudson River. Learners receive guided practice in determining unique features of each type of study.

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fish, data analysis, sampling

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fish, interpreting data, representative sample, sampling, study design, math
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Grade
5th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research

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