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Survey Bias Worksheet

Survey Bias Worksheet

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Survey Bias

In this survey bias instructional activity, students solve and complete 2 different types of problems regarding a survey. First, they identify various sources of bias. Then, students describe how to minimize bias in assessing statistical surveys.

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bias, criticism, questionaire, math

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7th - 8th

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