Conduct a survey and choose a sampling method

Conduct a survey and choose a sampling method

In this lesson you will learn how to conduct a sample survey by considering the purpose of the survey and choosing an appropriate sampling method.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

STANDARDS

VA.DC.PS.8 The student will describe the methods of data collection in a census, sample survey, experiment, and observational study and identify an appropriate method of solution for a given problem setting.

CCSS.HSS-IC.B.3 Recognize the purposes of and differences among sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies; explain how randomization relates to each.

FL.MAFS.912.S-IC.2.3 Recognize the purposes of and differences among sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies; explain how randomization relates to each.

IN.AII.DSP.1 Make inferences and justify conclusions from sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies. Recognize the purposes of and differences among sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies; explain how randomization relates to each.

IN.AI.DS.1 Distinguish between random and non-random sampling methods, identify possible sources of bias in sampling, describe how such bias can be controlled and reduced, evaluate the characteristics of a good survey and well-designed experiment, design simple experiments or investigations to collect data to answer questions of interest, and make inferences from sample results.

TEKS.S.2.B distinguish among observational studies, surveys, and experiments;

TEKS.S.2.A compare and contrast the benefits of different sampling techniques, including random sampling and convenience sampling methods;