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Which Statistic is a Good Statistic?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Statistics are
a)
Words from an expert
b)
An example
c)
Numbers, charts and graphs
d)
A short story
2.
67% of students agree that the cafeteria needs better food. This is an example of
a)
Anecdote
b)
Statistic
c)
Quotation
d)
Example
3.
A survey should always be ____ and ____.
a)
random and biased
b)
random and unbiased
4.

Would this site provide an unbiased statistic?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Is this a credible site to get driving statistics?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

Why do you apply the CRAAP test to a website?

a)

to see if it is useful for a game in class

b)

to see if you like the website

c)

to see if the website was created by Russian interests

d)

to see if the website is a good resource for research

7.
Why do you need to consider the URL when looking at a website?
a)
Some URLs come from out of the country and can't be trusted.
b)
Some URLs are made up and don't exist.
c)
Some URLs more often demonstrate bias or a hidden agenda.
d)
Some URLs tell you how much education a person has.
8.

A good statistic provides a sample size.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A good statistic provides information and credentials on the parties conducting the survey.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A good statistic does will mislead the reader.

a)

True

b)

False