Unit 3: Gathering Data
Chapter 10: Understanding Randomness
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- What is a simulation and what are the steps to follow in order to run one correctly?
- How do you use a calculator and random digit table to run a simulation?
- Generating Random Numbers (Page 273 – 274)
- Read Chapter 10, Pages 267 – 76 & Answer Reading Questions
- Chapter 10 Quiz - Thursday, 11/15
| Chapter 10 Notes |
| Random Numbers Table Intro |
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Razor Videos
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Other Helpful Videos
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Chapter 10 Notes
How to use a Random Digit Table Intro
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How to use Random Digits in Calculator
2 more example Simulations
Ipod Shuffle....is it random?
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Chapter 11: Sample Surveys
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Understanding of what a representative sample is and the different methods used to obtain them.
- Understanding of the different types of biases and how they can destroy our ability to gain insight from a survey.
- Read Chapter 11, Pages 280 - 291 & Answer Reading Questions
- Read Chapter 11, Pages 291 - 297 & Answer Reading Questions
- Chapter 11 Quiz -
| Chapter 11 Notes |
| Counting Penguins |
| River & Crops |
Bad Survey Readings
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Razor Videos
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Other Helpful Videos
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Chapter 12: Experiments & Observational Studies
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Understand the difference between the two different types of observational studies and what is needed to conduct them.
- Understanding of how to conduct a well-designed experiment.
- Understanding of what can go wrong with observational studies and experiments.
- Read Chapter 12, Pages 305 – 312 (Stop before Difference) & Answer Reading Questions
- Read Chapter 12, Pages 312 - 325 & Answer the Reading Questions
- Unit 3 Test - Thursday, December 6th
| Chapter 12 Notes |
| Observational vs. Experimental |
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Razor Videos
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Other Helpful Videos
Experiments (above)
Blocking (above)
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