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Sampling in Archaeology Lesson PlanSampling in Archaeology Lesson Plan
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Statistics Education Web
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9th - 12th
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Math
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Sampling in Archaeology

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Compare different random sampling types using an archaeological setting. Scholars collect data from an archaeological plot using simple random samples, stratified random samples, systematic random samples, and cluster random samples. They then compare results and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

sample spaces, random sampling

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a graphic organizer to record the different types of random sampling with specific examples

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires graphing calculators to make statistical calculations
  • Prior to this activity, pupils should have a basic understanding of random sampling

Pros

  • Includes an assessment to check for understanding after the lesson
  • Provides handouts and answer keys for each part of the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-ID.A.1 HSS-ID.A.2 HSS-ID.A.3 HSS-IC.A.1 HSS-IC.B.3 HSS-IC.B.4 HSS-IC.B.5 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP5 MP6 MP7 MP8

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