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Science Buddies: Estimation and Population Size ActivityScience Buddies: Estimation and Population Size Activity
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3rd - 5th
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Science Buddies: Estimation and Population Size

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Have you ever wanted to take a short cut? How about when doing your math homework? In this experiment you can learn how estimation can save you time doing math calculations. But beware, some estimations are better than others. Can you match this sample size with the best population? How accurate are your estimation skills?

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Concepts

sample size, statistics, pure mathematics, estimation

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population size, science fair project, science buddies, science project

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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