Teaching tools > Estimating & sampling > Overview: Statistical Sampling Q&A

Description:

Q&A: Statistics (Sampling section) is the first section in Q&A: Statistics. It is a series of questions and answers about sampling written for teachers and students. The questions are ones that students might ask while studying sampling. Teachers can use this Q&A to gain additional knowledge about sampling, or use it in the classroom as outlined below.

Format(s) available: Printer-friendly web page

Grades: Adaptable, at teacher's discretion

Teachers can use Q&A: Statistics (Sampling section) as:

• An engagement activity. Use selected questions to start a discussion.

• An inquiry tool. Use selected questions and answers to help students generate questions. Propose a question, such as "Why is sample size important?" (see question 3 in Q&A: Statistics). Have students read the answer to the question and write down 3–5 questions they would like answered as a result of reading the material.

• A source of information. Students can use the questions and answers as part of their research on sampling.

• A form of review. Use the questions as a review at the end of a unit on sampling.

• A follow-up. Have students read the questions and answers to gain additional information about sampling following a related activity.

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