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Skill Statements: The Skill Statement gives the reader direction on how an assessment item is written. The Skill Statement describes what information may be given and/or the format of that information. In addition, the Skill Statement describes how the student is expected to respond to the item.

Goal 3 Data Analysis And Probability

Expectation 3.2 The student will apply the basic concepts of statistics and probability to predict possible outcomes of real-world situations.

Indicator 3.2.3 The student will communicate the use and misuse of statistics.

Assessment Limits:

  • Examples of “misuse of statistics” include the following:
    • misuse of scaling on a graph
    • misuse of measures of central tendency and variability to represent data,
    • using three-dimensional figures inappropriately
    • using data to sway interpretation to a predetermined conclusion
    • using incorrect sampling techniques
    • using data from simulations incorrectly
    • predicting well beyond the data set.

Skill Statements
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The student will analyze and identify proper and improper use of statistical data and/or statistical methods.
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Resources for 3.2.3:
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