Support · Stage 5 · Data analysis C (Path)
Support Examine and evaluate the appropriateness of sampling methods and sample size in reports with statements about a population and how they can affect the results of a survey
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Prerequisite dot points
Define a sample as a subset of units in a population selected to represent all units in a population of interest
Stage 4 · Data analysis Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: SamplingUse it for: Samples vs populations and sampling methods.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Sampling: randomUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on sampling: random for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Sampling: randomUse it for: Short worked-example video on sampling: random to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Calculate the mean (x‾) of a set of data using digital tools
Stage 4 · Data analysis Draft mapping
- SimulationStarterPhET Mean: Share and BalanceUse it for: Develop the mean as fair share and balance point.
Represent the data using a scatter plot
Stage 5 · Data analysis B Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Scatter plotsUse it for: Explains scatter plots and correlation with a questions section.
- SimulationStarterPhET Least-Squares RegressionUse it for: Draw a line of best fit by eye and compare with the calculated one.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Graphs: scatter graphs (draw)Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on graphs: scatter graphs (draw) for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Scatter plotsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on scatter plots; good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Graphs: scatter graphs (draw)Use it for: Short worked-example video on graphs: scatter graphs (draw) to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.