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What is an Unbiased Sample? Instructional VideoWhat is an Unbiased Sample? Instructional Video
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What is an Unbiased Sample?

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Transmit to your class what an unbiased sample is with this video. The video goes into detail about what an unbiased sample looks like, providing examples and listing several different types of random sampling. This could be used when pupils are learning about statistics or are about to conduct a survey for your class.

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bias, random sampling, population, statistics

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bias, population, pre-algebra, random sample, statistics, survey, generalize, unbiased sample, population sample, selection bias, simple random sample, stratified random sample, systematic random sample, math
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:39
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Flipped Classroom
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