Margin of Error and testing claims in the media – Dru Rose
Dru’s workshop used iNZight visualisation tools and other simulation activities to build a conceptual understanding of margin of error, and the “rules of thumb” for testing claims in statistically-based reports. The accompanying resource pack includes a teaching outline, the activities, media reports, and worksheets.
Resources:
- Stats Day 22 Nov AS3.12 Ppt Margin of error
- Sampling Error Ppt
- Political Polls in New Zealand Ppt
- AS 3.12 Margin of Error Lesson Plans
- Lessons 1 and 2 resources (zip)
- Lessons 3 and 4 resources (zip)
- Lesson 5 resources (zip)
- Lesson 6 resources (zip)
- Lesson 7 resources (zip)
- Event: 2012 Statistics Teachers' Day
- Keywords: iNZight, Margin of Error, Polls, Survey
- (Last updated: 09/01/20. Added: 08/11/12)
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