Roodhardt A., Wijers M., Bakker A., Cole B.R., Burrill G. Great Predictions: Data Analysis and Probability

Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica, 2006. - 69 p.Do you think you can believe all the conclusions that are reported as survey results? How can the results be true if they are based on the responses of just a few people?
In this unit, you will investigate how statistics can help you study, and answer, those questions. As you explore the activities in this unit, watch for articles in newspapers and magazines about surveys. Bring them to class and discuss how the ideas of this unit help you interpret the surveys.
When you finish Great Predictions, you will appreciate how people use statistics to interpret surveys and make decisions.