7adv.MATH.13.A
Use data from a random sample to make inferences about a population.
Grade 7 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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datarandom sampleinferencespopulation
Skills
- use (data from a random sample) #dok2
- make (inferences about a population) #dok3
- analyze (random samples to draw conclusions about populations) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify data and a random sample from a population. #dok1
- I can use data from a random sample to look for patterns or trends. #dok2
- I can make inferences about a whole population based on data from a random sample. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Data from a random sample can represent the larger population and inform conclusions.
- Using random samples helps us make reasonable predictions and understand populations without collecting data from everyone.
Essential Questions
- Why is using a random sample important when making inferences about a population?
- How can data from a random sample help us learn about a whole population?
- What are the steps to using a random sample to make an inference?
- What could go wrong if we do not use a random sample when making population predictions?
- How do we know if an inference from a sample is reasonable?