Categories
Genres
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
High school
Sign up / login

What does 95% confidence in the poll results mean?

Algebra Number Sense Social Studies Probability and Statistics
2023-11-20 09:44:35

What does 95% confidence in the poll results mean?


normal curve


There have been a lot of polls about who will win the Presidential election. I get so confused when polling results are reported.  What is a 95% confidence measure? What's the margin of error?  What is standard deviation? In this activity students consider the errors in choosing polling samples, find the absolute mean data difference, the standard deviation of a sample and calculate the margins of error.


Activity Solutions & Supporting Materials
Tags:
mean Data 6.SP.5 standard deviation 6.SP.2 6.SP.4 7.SP.2 7.SP.1 8th HS HSS-IC.B.4 HSS.IC.A.1 6.SP.1 HSS.ID.A.4 polling margin of error HSS.IC.B.3 sample stats data analysis
Share this:
Comments (0)
    Display 1 - 10 Of total 0
    Temperature change (Discussion Prompts)
        Note: This is not intended...
    Sadly, Jorge passed away yesterday.
    He was a great dog!  We...
    The drag in swimming - More Olympics activities
     To win in Olympic swimming, cont...
    Is the Electoral College fair?
    Show your students this really cute se...
    What are the odds that Justify can win the Triple Crown?
    Justify has won the Triple Crown.  He's...
    What time should I wake up?
     I'm going to surprise my mom with breakfast ...
    3 winners on the Price is Right - what are the chances?
      Act One: Show this cli...
    Monster cake
    Jod...
    Which Sweet Hearts are the Best Deal?
      I have been doing a little shopping fo...
    I should have invested!
      People who have invested their m...