Extended Mathematics 11

Strand 

Overall Expectations: 

DA02 Critically analyze society’s use of inferential statistics. 

Specific Expectations: 

DA02.01 Investigate examples of the use of inferential statistics in society 

DA02.02 Assess the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of statistical claims in the media by 

  • identifying examples of bias and points of view, including the use and misuse of statistics to promote a certain point of view
  • identifying and describing the data collection methods, including the characteristics of a good sample, some sampling techniques, and principles of primary data collection
  • determining if the data is relevant 

DA02.03 Recognize and explain why conclusions drawn from statistical studies of the same relationship may differ. 

DA02.04 Recognize and explain how the collection and analysis of data has impacted and continues to impact our world. 

DA02.05 Create infographics / data visualizations using the design principles of good data visualization. 

DA02.06 Identify, discuss, and present multiple sides of the issues with supporting data. 

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