NY-6.SP.1c

Understand that the method and sample size used to collect data for a particular question is intended to reduce the difference between a population and a sample taken from the population so valid inferences can be drawn about the population. Generate multiple samples (or simulated samples) of the same size to recognize the variation in estimates or predictions.

Example Problems
The parks department will repaint 5 of 50 trail markers. They number the markers and use the random digit table printed below to choose a simple random sample.

Which markers are in the sample?
A research lab prepared 33 culture plates and will test a simple random sample of 5. The plates are numbered 01-33 and the random digit table printed below is used.

Which plates are in the sample?
54140, 32930, 21965, 40788, 15302
A teacher has 10 group leaders and needs a simple random sample of 3 to present first. He numbers them and uses the random digit table printed below.

Which leaders are in the sample?
Goblins

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