AP Statistics Chapter 4 Agenda – Designing Studies

Day / Topics / Objectives: Students will be able to… / Homework
1 / Chapter 3 Wrap-Up
Lab: Distracted Driving
Lab: U.S. States /
  • I can use simulations to generate data
/ Reading:
Intro. pp. 205-225
Strive:
p. 63-67
Textbook Problems:
p. 279:
AP1: #17 AND p. 230 #44
2 / Section 4.1 Introduction
Sampling and Surveys,
How to Sample Badly
Technology: Choosing an SRS using an Applet or Calculator /
  • I can identify the population and sample in a sample survey.
  • I can identify voluntary response samples and convenience samples.
  • I can explain how these bad sampling methods can lead to bias.
/ Textbook Problems:
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
3 / Section 4.1
How to Sample Well: Random Samples
Other Sampling Methods /
  • I can describe how to use Table D to select a simple random sample (SRS).
  • I can distinguish a simple random sample from a stratified random sample.
  • I can give advantages and disadvantages of each sampling method.
/ Textbook Problems:
11, 13, 17, 19,p. 278 AP1.15
4 / Section 4.1
Inference for Sampling
 Sample Surveys: What Can Go Wrong? /
  • I can identify a cluster or multi-stage sample and distinguish them from simple random or stratified samples
  • I can identify a systematic sample.
  • I can explain how undercoverage, nonresponse, and question wording can lead to bias in a sample survey.
/ Textbook Problems:
21, 25, 27, 31, 35
5 / Conclusion of Section 4.1: Free Response Practice (FRAPPY) /
  • I can completely and correctly respond to a Free Response Question
/ Reading:
pp. 231-236
Strive:
p. 63-67
Textbook Problems:
28, 33, 34, 37-42
6 / Section 4.2
Observational Studies vs. Experiments
The Language of Experiments
How to Experiment Badly /
  • I can distinguish between an observational study and an experiment.
  • I can explain how a lurking variable in an observational study can lead to confounding.
  • I can identify the experimental units or subjects, explanatory variables (factors), treatments, and response variables in an experiment.
/ Reading:
pp. 236-242
Strive:
pp. 68-72
Textbook Problems:
45, 47, 49, 51, 53
7 / Section 4.2
How to Experiment Well
Three Principles of Experimental Design /
  • I can describe a completely randomized design for an experiment.
  • I can explain why random assignment is an important experimental design principle.
/ Reading:
pp. 242-252
Textbook Problems:
57, 64, 65, 67
8 / Section 4.2
Experiments: What Can Go Wrong?
Inference for Experiments /
  • I can describe how to avoid the placebo effect in an experiment.
  • I can explain the meaning and the purpose of blinding in an experiment.
  • I can explain in context what “statistically significant” means.
/ Textbook Problems:
69, 71, 73, 75*
(*We will analyze this data again in an Activity in chapter 10)
9 / Section 4.2
Blocking
Matched Pairs Design /
  • I can distinguish between a completely randomized design and a randomized block design.
  • I can know when a matched pairs experimental design is appropriate and how to implement such a design.
/ Textbook Problems:
77, 79, 81, 85,
10 / Section 4.3
Scope of Inference
the Challenges of Establishing Causation /
  • I can determine the scope of inference for a statistical study.
  • I can evaluate whether a statistical study has been carried out in an ethical manner.
/ Reading:
pp. 261-268
Strive:
pp. 73-74
Textbook Problems:
91-98, 102-108
11 / Conclusion of Section 4.1: Free Response Practice (FRAPPY) /
  • I can completely and correctly respond to a Free Response Question
/ Textbook Problems:
55, 83, 87, 89
12 / Chapter 4 Review / Summary of all ‘I can’ statements and concepts
All HW problems should be finished prior to test
Strive Book Chapter 4 should be completed prior to test / Strive:
Complete checklist in Strive book
Practice MC & FR problems
Crossword Puzzle for Vocab
13 / Chapter 4 Test & Chapter 4 HW Journal is due!!

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