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Grade 12

Sampling Techniques I

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State whether the following is an instance of a sample or a census:

a

A random selection of some people at a mall.

Sample

A

Census

B
b

A stock take of all the goods in store.

Sample

A

Census

B
c

A crash test of new cars just manufactured by a factory.

Sample

A

Census

B
d

Asking all the teachers at your school whether they approve of a new class timetable.

Sample

A

Census

B
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State whether a sample or a census would be more suitable for determining:

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< 1min

State whether the following is an instance of a sample or a census:

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< 1min

State whether a sample or a census would be more suitable for determining:

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< 1min
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Outcomes

12D.C.2.2

Explain the distinction between the terms population and sample, describe the characteristics of a good sample, explain why sampling is necessary, and describe and compare some sampling techniques

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