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Herbivores and carnivores just don't get along. Using a box of animal crackers, classes collect data about the injury status of herbivores and carnivores in the box. They complete the process of chi-square testing on the data from beginning to end and use their results to determine if there is a relationship between the type of animal and its likelihood of injury.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the assessment questions as a follow-up assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Prior to the activity, learners should be proficient with hypothesis testing and had an introduction to chi-square tests
- Each pupil needs a graphing calculator and a box of animal crackers
Pros
- An engaging activity to practice statistical testing that motivates learners
- Includes calculator instruction throughout the lesson
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- None