How does statistical sampling help us make predictions?

Focus:
This WebQuest directs students to explore the concept of statistical sampling

Objectives/Goals: 
Students will be able to recognize what constitutes a random sample, construct a random sample and calculate sampling error

Rhode Island Grade Span Expectations 

• Reading - R15: Reading for research across content areas.
• Mathematics - MNO 4: Solves problems accurately
• Data, Statistics, and probability - MDSP 3: Organizes, identifies, and describes representation of data
• Data, Statistics, and probability - MDSP 4: Conducts data investigation