Investigate techniques for data collection including census, sampling, experiment and observation, and explain the practicalities and implications of obtaining data through these techniques

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Investigate techniques for data collection including census, sampling, experiment and observation, and explain the practicalities and implications of obtaining data through these techniques.

Code

AC9M8ST01

Year level

Year 8

Subject

Mathematics

Strand

Statistics

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We are learning to investigate techniques for data collection including census, sampling, experiment and observation, and explain the practicalities and implications of obtaining data through these techniques.

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Investigate techniques for data collection including census, sampling, experiment and observation, and explain the   and implications of obtaining data through these techniques.

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