Interpreting Statistics: A Case of Muddying the Waters

This lesson is intended to help you assess how well students are able to:

  • Interpret data and evaluate statistical summaries.
  • Critique someone else's interpretations of data and evaluations of statistical summaries.

The lesson also introduces students to the dangers of misapplying simple statistics in real-world contexts, and illustrates some of the common abuses of statistics and charts found in the media.
Resource ID#: 32535 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: LCD Projector, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: statistics, data, evaluate, interpretation, statistical summaries
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: General Collection

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