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Pull 2 pennies and record their average Have out your Barbie Bungee Finale ready to pass forward. We are going to discuss 4.1 today. Tomorrow we will review Ch2 Test, 3.1/3.2 Quiz, and Ch3 Test. Any and all make-up assignments need to be completed today.

Make-Up Quiz/Test I have been trying to be very lenient and understanding of commitments outside of this classroom because I know most of you are seniors. However, I feel like this has opened the door for procrastination, and make-up assignments are not being completed in a timely manor. Starting Q2, if you miss a quiz or test you must take it the next day. If you are not able to take it the next day for any reason, you will still be permitted to make-up the assignment (within the district mandated time frame), but it will be an alternate quiz/test. (AND will not be parallel to the SG.) I will no longer delay returning quiz/tests because I’m waiting on students that missed it to complete it.

Chapter 4 Collecting Data Section 4.1 Sampling and Surveys

Sampling and Surveys IDENTIFY the population and sample in a statistical study. IDENTIFY voluntary response sampling and convenience sampling and EXPLAIN how these sampling methods can lead to bias. DESCRIBE how to select a simple random sample with technology or a table of random digits. DESCRIBE how to select a sample using stratified random sampling and cluster sampling, DISTINGUISH stratified random sampling from cluster sampling, and GIVE an advantage of each method. EXPLAIN how undercoverage, nonresponse, question wording, and other aspects of a sample survey can lead to bias.

Population, Census, and Sample The population in a statistical study is the entire group of individuals we want information about.

Population, Census, and Sample The population in a statistical study is the entire group of individuals we want information about. A census collects data from every individual in the population.

Population, Census, and Sample The population in a statistical study is the entire group of individuals we want information about. A census collects data from every individual in the population. A sample is a subset of individuals in the population from which we actually collect data.

Population, Census, and Sample The population in a statistical study is the entire group of individuals we want information about. A census collects data from every individual in the population. A sample is a subset of individuals in the population from which we actually collect data. Population

Population, Census, and Sample The population in a statistical study is the entire group of individuals we want information about. A census collects data from every individual in the population. A sample is a subset of individuals in the population from which we actually collect data. Population Sample

Population, Census, and Sample The population in a statistical study is the entire group of individuals we want information about. A census collects data from every individual in the population. A sample is a subset of individuals in the population from which we actually collect data. Population Collect data from a representative sample... Sample

Population, Census, and Sample The population in a statistical study is the entire group of individuals we want information about. A census collects data from every individual in the population. A sample is a subset of individuals in the population from which we actually collect data. Population Collect data from a representative sample... Sample Make an inference about the population.

The Idea of a Sample Survey We often draw conclusions about a whole population on the basis of a sample. Choosing a sample from a large, varied population is not that easy.

The Idea of a Sample Survey We often draw conclusions about a whole population on the basis of a sample. Choosing a sample from a large, varied population is not that easy. A sample survey is a study that collects data from a sample that is chosen to represent a specific population.

The Idea of a Sample Survey We often draw conclusions about a whole population on the basis of a sample. Choosing a sample from a large, varied population is not that easy. A sample survey is a study that collects data from a sample that is chosen to represent a specific population. Planning a Sample Survey Decide what population we want to describe. Decide what we want to measure. Decide how to choose a sample from the population.

How to Sample Badly Choosing individuals from the population who are easy to reach results in a convenience sample.

How to Sample Badly Choosing individuals from the population who are easy to reach results in a convenience sample. CAUTION: Convenience sampling often produces unrepresentative data.

How to Sample Badly Choosing individuals from the population who are easy to reach results in a convenience sample. CAUTION: Convenience sampling often produces unrepresentative data. The design of a statistical study shows bias if it is very likely to underestimate or very likely to overestimate the value you want to know.

How to Sample Badly Choosing individuals from the population who are easy to reach results in a convenience sample. CAUTION: Convenience sampling often produces unrepresentative data. The design of a statistical study shows bias if it is very likely to underestimate or very likely to overestimate the value you want to know. CAUTION: Bias is not just bad luck in one sample.

How to Sample Badly Convenience sampling will almost always result in bias. But so will some other sampling methods.

How to Sample Badly Convenience sampling will almost always result in bias. But so will some other sampling methods. Voluntary response sampling allows people to choose to be in the sample by responding to a general invitation.

How to Sample Badly Convenience sampling will almost always result in bias. But so will some other sampling methods. Voluntary response sampling allows people to choose to be in the sample by responding to a general invitation. Most Internet polls, along with call-in, text-in, and write-in polls, rely on voluntary response sampling. People who self-select to participate in such surveys are usually not representative of some larger population of interest.

How to Sample Well: Simple Random Sampling A sample chosen by chance rules out both favoritism by the sampler and self-selection by respondents.

How to Sample Well: Simple Random Sampling A sample chosen by chance rules out both favoritism by the sampler and self-selection by respondents. Random sampling involves using a chance process to determine which members of a population are included in the sample.

How to Sample Well: Simple Random Sampling A sample chosen by chance rules out both favoritism by the sampler and self-selection by respondents. Random sampling involves using a chance process to determine which members of a population are included in the sample. A simple random sample (SRS) of size n is chosen in such a way that every group of n individuals in the population has an equal chance to be selected as the sample.

How to Choose an SRS with Technology Label. Give each individual in the population a distinct numerical label from 1 to N, where N is the number of individuals in the population.

How to Choose an SRS with Technology Label. Give each individual in the population a distinct numerical label from 1 to N, where N is the number of individuals in the population. Randomize. Use a random number generator to obtain n different integers from 1 to N, where n is the sample size.

How to Choose an SRS with Technology Label. Give each individual in the population a distinct numerical label from 1 to N, where N is the number of individuals in the population. Randomize. Use a random number generator to obtain n different integers from 1 to N, where n is the sample size. Select. Choose the individuals that correspond to the randomly selected integers.

How to Choose an SRS How to Choose an SRS with Technology Label. Give each individual in the population a distinct numerical label from 1 to N, where N is the number of individuals in the population. Randomize. Use a random number generator to obtain n different integers from 1 to N, where n is the sample size. Select. Choose the individuals that correspond to the randomly selected integers. How to Choose an SRS with Table D Label. Give each member of the population a distinct numerical label with the same number of digits. Use as few digits as possible.

How to Choose an SRS How to Choose an SRS with Technology Label. Give each individual in the population a distinct numerical label from 1 to N, where N is the number of individuals in the population. Randomize. Use a random number generator to obtain n different integers from 1 to N, where n is the sample size. Select. Choose the individuals that correspond to the randomly selected integers. How to Choose an SRS with Table D Label. Give each member of the population a distinct numerical label with the same number of digits. Use as few digits as possible. Randomize. Read consecutive groups of digits of the appropriate length from left to right across a line in Table D. Ignore any group of digits that wasn’t used as a label or that duplicates a label already in the sample. Stop when you have chosen n different labels.

How to Choose an SRS How to Choose an SRS with Technology Label. Give each individual in the population a distinct numerical label from 1 to N, where N is the number of individuals in the population. Randomize. Use a random number generator to obtain n different integers from 1 to N, where n is the sample size. Select. Choose the individuals that correspond to the randomly selected integers. How to Choose an SRS with Table D Label. Give each member of the population a distinct numerical label with the same number of digits. Use as few digits as possible. Randomize. Read consecutive groups of digits of the appropriate length from left to right across a line in Table D. Ignore any group of digits that wasn’t used as a label or that duplicates a label already in the sample. Stop when you have chosen n different labels. Select. Choose the individuals that correspond to the randomly selected integers.

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20

How to Choose an SRS Use line 130 of Table D to choose an SRS of 4 hotels. 01 Aloha Kai 08 Captiva 15 Palm Tree 22 Sea Shell 02 Anchor Down 09 Casa del Mar 16 Radisson 23 Silver Beach 03 Banana Bay 10 Coconuts 17 Ramada 24 Sunset Beach 04 Banyan Tree 11 Diplomat 18 Sandpiper 25 Tradewinds 05 Beach Castle 12 Holiday Inn 19 Sea Castle 26 Tropical Breeze 06 Best Western 13 Lime Tree 20 Sea Club 27 Tropical Shores 07 Cabana 14 Outrigger 21 Sea Grape 28 Veranda 69051 64817 87174 09517 84534 06489 87201 97245 69 05 16 48 17 87 17 40 95 17 84 53 40 64 89 87 20 Our SRS of 4 hotels is: 05 Beach Castle, 16 Radisson, 17 Ramada, and 20 Sea Club.

Other Sampling Methods One of the most common alternatives to simple random sampling is called stratified random sampling.

Other Sampling Methods One of the most common alternatives to simple random sampling is called stratified random sampling. Strata are groups of individuals in a population who share characteristics thought to be associated with the variables being measured in a study. Stratified random sampling selects a sample by choosing an SRS from each stratum and combining the SRSs into one overall sample.

Other Sampling Methods One of the most common alternatives to simple random sampling is called stratified random sampling. Strata are groups of individuals in a population who share characteristics thought to be associated with the variables being measured in a study. Stratified random sampling selects a sample by choosing an SRS from each stratum and combining the SRSs into one overall sample. Stratified random sampling works best when the individuals within each stratum are similar with respect to what is being measured and when there are large differences between strata.

Other Sampling Methods One of the most common alternatives to simple random sampling is called stratified random sampling. Strata are groups of individuals in a population who share characteristics thought to be associated with the variables being measured in a study. Stratified random sampling selects a sample by choosing an SRS from each stratum and combining the SRSs into one overall sample. Stratified random sampling works best when the individuals within each stratum are similar with respect to what is being measured and when there are large differences between strata. When we can choose strata that have similar responses within strata but different responses between strata, stratified random samples give more precise estimates than simple random samples of the same size.

Other Sampling Methods When populations are large and spread out over a wide area, we’d prefer a method that selects groups (clusters) of individuals that are “near” one another. That’s the idea of cluster sampling.

Other Sampling Methods When populations are large and spread out over a wide area, we’d prefer a method that selects groups (clusters) of individuals that are “near” one another. That’s the idea of cluster sampling. A cluster is a group of individuals in the population that are located near each other. Cluster sampling selects a sample by randomly choosing clusters and including each member of the selected clusters in the sample.

Other Sampling Methods When populations are large and spread out over a wide area, we’d prefer a method that selects groups (clusters) of individuals that are “near” one another. That’s the idea of cluster sampling. A cluster is a group of individuals in the population that are located near each other. Cluster sampling selects a sample by randomly choosing clusters and including each member of the selected clusters in the sample. Cluster sampling works best when the clusters look just like the population but on a smaller scale.

Other Sampling Methods When populations are large and spread out over a wide area, we’d prefer a method that selects groups (clusters) of individuals that are “near” one another. That’s the idea of cluster sampling. A cluster is a group of individuals in the population that are located near each other. Cluster sampling selects a sample by randomly choosing clusters and including each member of the selected clusters in the sample. Cluster sampling works best when the clusters look just like the population but on a smaller scale. Cluster sampling is often used for practical reasons, like saving time and money.

Sample Surveys: What Can Go Wrong? As we have learned, the use of bad sampling methods (convenience or voluntary response) often leads to bias. Researchers can avoid these methods by using random sampling to choose their samples. Other problems in conducting sample surveys are more difficult to avoid.

Sample Surveys: What Can Go Wrong? As we have learned, the use of bad sampling methods (convenience or voluntary response) often leads to bias. Researchers can avoid these methods by using random sampling to choose their samples. Other problems in conducting sample surveys are more difficult to avoid. Undercoverage occurs when some members of the population are less likely to be chosen or cannot be chosen in a sample.

Sample Surveys: What Can Go Wrong? As we have learned, the use of bad sampling methods (convenience or voluntary response) often leads to bias. Researchers can avoid these methods by using random sampling to choose their samples. Other problems in conducting sample surveys are more difficult to avoid. Undercoverage occurs when some members of the population are less likely to be chosen or cannot be chosen in a sample. Nonresponse occurs when an individual chosen for the sample can’t be contacted or refuses to participate.

Sample Surveys: What Can Go Wrong? As we have learned, the use of bad sampling methods (convenience or voluntary response) often leads to bias. Researchers can avoid these methods by using random sampling to choose their samples. Other problems in conducting sample surveys are more difficult to avoid. Undercoverage occurs when some members of the population are less likely to be chosen or cannot be chosen in a sample. Nonresponse occurs when an individual chosen for the sample can’t be contacted or refuses to participate. Response bias occurs when there is a systematic pattern of inaccurate answers to a survey question.

Sample Surveys: What Can Go Wrong? As we have learned, the use of bad sampling methods (convenience or voluntary response) often leads to bias. Researchers can avoid these methods by using random sampling to choose their samples. Other problems in conducting sample surveys are more difficult to avoid. CAUTION: Some students misuse the term voluntary response to explain why certain individuals don’t respond in a sample survey. Their belief is that participation in the survey is optional (voluntary), so anyone can refuse to take part. What the students are describing is nonresponse. Undercoverage occurs when some members of the population are less likely to be chosen or cannot be chosen in a sample. Nonresponse occurs when an individual chosen for the sample can’t be contacted or refuses to participate. Response bias occurs when there is a systematic pattern of inaccurate answers to a survey question.

Section Summary IDENTIFY the population and sample in a statistical study. IDENTIFY voluntary response sampling and convenience sampling and EXPLAIN how these sampling methods can lead to bias. DESCRIBE how to select a simple random sample with technology or a table of random digits. DESCRIBE how to select a sample using stratified random sampling and cluster sampling, DISTINGUISH stratified random sampling from cluster sampling, and GIVE an advantage of each method. EXPLAIN how undercoverage, nonresponse, question wording, and other aspects of a sample survey can lead to bias.

Assignment 4.1 p. 236-241 #2-30 EOE (Every Other Even) and 35-41 all (2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 35-41) If you are stuck on any of these, look at the odd before or after and the answer in the back of your book. If you are still not sure text a friend or me for help (before 8pm). Tomorrow we will check homework and review for 4.1 Quiz.