Use data from a random sample to draw inferences about a population with an unknown characteristic of interest. Generate multiple samples (or simulated samples) of the same size to gauge the variation in estimates or predictions.
Standard detail
CCSS.Math.Content.7.SP.A.2
Standard
Depth 2Parent ID: 30690CE0AA584E25B4C8AA897DC93E34Standard set: Grade 7
Original statement
Quick facts
- Statement code
- CCSS.Math.Content.7.SP.A.2
- List ID
- 2.
- Standard ID
- 1E9C8DCF5D8B444AB189EFE40E899EAB
- ASN identifier
- S114351F
- Subject
- Common Core Mathematics
- Grades
- 07
- Ancestor IDs
- 30690CE0AA584E25B4C8AA897DC93E34D1A20190DFE401311D0968A86D17958E
- Source document
- Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (2010)
- License
- CC BY 3.0 US
- Dataset notes
For example, estimate the mean word length in a book by randomly sampling words from the book; predict the winner of a school election based on randomly sampled survey data. Gauge how far off the estimate or prediction might be.