Samples and PopulationsWhy a good sample is small, random, and still trustworthy.7th GradeGOOD SAMPLEChosen at randomBig enough to be stableRepresents the whole populationEveryone had an equal chanceConclusions can be generalisedBIASED SAMPLEConvenient rather than randomToo small to be reliableMisses whole groupsSelf-selected — only the keenrepliedConclusions do not transferTHE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERSSurveying the school football team about favourite sport is abiased sample, no matter how many you ask.A random sample of 100 beats a biased sample of 10,000. Size doesnot fix bias.Samples and Populationswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 7th Grade

Samples and Populations

Why a good sample is small, random, and still trustworthy.

How to use it

Ask who was left out of the sample. That is usually where the bias is.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
7th Grade
Ages
12–13
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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