S5-2: Evaluate statistical investigations or probability activities undertaken by others, including data collection methods, choice of measures, and validity of findings.
Elaboration on this Achievement Objective
This means that students will evaluate the statistical investigation or probability activity undertaken by others by considering features of the investigation. These features include the appropriateness of sampling methods (for example number, representativeness), quality of the data collection (for example questions asked, accuracy of measurement, fairness of the experiment), choices of measures (types of questions, and responses allowed), data analysis (technology use, choice of displays) and the extent to which claims made are supported by the evidence. Together these factors should be used to evaluate the investigation as a whole.
Teaching resources for this Achievement Objective
Level Five
Integrated
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 5 statistics activity from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Five
Statistics
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is for students to make predictions about future weight and height of a baby based on statistical data.
Level Five
Statistics
The purpose of this unit is to to provide an opportunity for students to evaluate data and statistical interpretations, and chance situations, from research in the context of health and physical education.
Level Five
Statistics
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is to engage the students in a critical evaluation of a statistical investigation, commenting on the validity and relevance of the findings presented graphically, and of the conclusions drawn.
Level Five
Statistics
Units of Work
This unit is intended to develop the critical thinking required to evaluate statistical reports prepared by others. To carry out this evaluation, students will need to be familiar with making valid statistical statements of provided data and the process of selecting and presenting statistical...
Level Five
Statistics
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 5 statistics activity from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.