Random Sample

____ is a sample where each individual in the whole population has an equal chance of being picked.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

Is this a random sample? Out of 300 students at a school, 30 names were picked from a hat.

• No

• Yes

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

Why are random samples important?

• If done correctly they are able to represent the whole population

• They are not important

• They are less likely to be biased

• I don't know

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

Is this a random sample? You are doing a study and recruiting only your friends to participate.

• No

• Yes

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

Give me an example of a random sample

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3