TEKS: Chapter 111. Mathematics See All Teacher Resources

111.37.c.5

(5) The student applies statistical methods to design and conduct a study that addresses one or more particular question(s). The student is expected to:

  • (A) determine the purpose of a statistical investigation and what type of statistical analysis can be used to answer a specific question or set of questions;
  • (B) identify the population of interest, select an appropriate sampling technique, and collect data;
  • (C) identify the variables to be used in a study;
  • (D) determine possible sources of statistical bias in a study and how such bias may affect the ability to generalize the results;
  • (E) create data displays for given data sets to investigate, compare, and estimate center, shape, spread, and unusual features; and
  • (F) determine possible sources of variability of data, including those that can be controlled and those that cannot be controlled.