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How to Calculate Sample Size Proportions Instructional VideoHow to Calculate Sample Size Proportions Instructional Video
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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Media Length
2:44
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10 mins
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2009
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How to Calculate Sample Size Proportions

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Have you ever wondered about the proportion of ducks it would take to equal one bear's weight? (It's 423.) The video walks through how to solve for sample size when you already know the confidence, error, and proportion. It also graphs the relationship between proportion and sample size. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

sample size, proportions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have sample problems ready to complete after watching the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of how to solve equations
  • Lesson requires a full understanding of confidence, error, and proportion
  • The second in a series of six videos
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow

Cons

  • Includes only one sample problem

Common Core

HSS-IC.B.4

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