Part 4: Sampling & Experiments

Covers: Topics 3.1 - 3.7 of the Course & Exam Description (CED)

Stats Content (CED Topics 3.1, 3.2, 3.4)

  • Population vs. Sample

  • Biased Sampling

  • Simple Random Sample (SRS)

Relevant Context

  • Evaluating Colleges

  • COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Wald & WWII Bombers


Stats Content (CED Topic 3.3)

  • Random Sampling Methods

  • Bias and Variability

Relevant Context

  • Shrinking Middle Class Neighborhoods

  • School Funding


Stats Content (CED Topic 3.5)

  • Observational Studies vs. Experiments

  • Components/Principles of Experiments

  • Completely Randomized Design

Relevant Context

  • Gender Disparities in STEM

  • Hiring Discrimination


Note:
This lesson also has an Experience-First-Formalize-Later (EFFL) version, created in collaboration with Math Medic. Find it here.


Stats Content (CED Topics 3.5-3.7)

  • Blocking & Matched Pairs

  • Placebo & Blinding

  • Generalizing Study Results

Relevant Context

  • Gender Disparities in STEM

  • Mental Health

 
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