Sample Surveys, Experiments, and Observational Studies
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies, and explain how the type of data used impacts the validity of conclusions.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the key differences between an observational study, a survey, and an experiment. Provide an example of each.
2. A researcher wants to study the effect of a new fertilizer on plant growth. Describe how they could conduct this study using: a) An observational study b) An experiment
3. What is the purpose of randomization in an experiment, and why is it important?
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Statistics Vocab: Observations, Surveys, & Experiments
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