Lessons for 7.SP.A.1
Convenience and voluntary response samplesTaking whoever is easiest to reach, which usually leaves out whole parts of the population.Lesson
Populations, samples and censusThe whole group you care about, and the part you actually measure.Lesson
Random samplingEvery member equally likely, so the sample looks like the population.Lesson
Simple random samples and the sampling frameA sample drawn so that every group of the chosen size is equally likely.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Convenience and voluntary response samples worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Populations, samples and census worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Simple random samples and the sampling frame worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview