Biased vs Unbiased 2

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What does 'unbiased' mean?

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Unbiased means not having a preference or not being influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What does 'biased' mean?

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Biased means having a preference or being influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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Is asking everyone in a class about their favorite color biased or unbiased?

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Unbiased, because it includes everyone.

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Is asking only the tallest students about their favorite sport biased or unbiased?

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Biased, because it only includes a specific group.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is an example of an unbiased survey?

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Asking every tenth person in a line about their favorite ice cream.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is an example of a biased survey?

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Asking only people at a basketball game about their favorite sport.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Why is it important to have an unbiased sample?

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An unbiased sample gives a fair representation of the whole group.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a random sample?

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A random sample is a group chosen by chance, ensuring everyone has an equal chance of being selected.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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Is asking friends about their favorite movie biased or unbiased?

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Biased, because it only includes a specific group of people.

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a method of gathering information from people.

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.6.7