Chapter 8 Test
Chapter 8 - Day 11
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Questions to be Sure to Include
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A multiple choice question that gives four different ways to interpret the confidence level.
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A multiple choice question where students have to find the sample size necessary for a particular margin of error (use a proportion rather than a mean!)
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A multiple choice question which compares features of the Normal distribution to features of a t-distribution.
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On the free response, you should have two questions. One question asking students to calculate and interpret a confidence interval for a proportion, and one for a mean. Use old AP questions if possible.
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Consider having a follow up question part (b) for each confidence interval. Here are some options for your follow-up question:
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Someone claims that the true parameter is ________. Does your confidence interval from part (a) provide convincing evidence against this claim? Explain.
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Why do we check the (random, 10%, Large Counts) condition?
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We would like to reduce the margin of error to ______. What sample size would be needed to accomplish this?
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A follow up question that requires students to take the endpoints of their confidence interval and multiply or divide them both by a constant (for example 2017 #2).
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Tips to Give Your Students
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Close reading and careful writing are critical to your success this year.
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Be sure to answer all parts of each question.
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There are a lot of formulas in this Chapter. Don’t memorize them. Understand them. Use the (general formula, specific formula, plug numbers in, find answer) approach.
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Study the Chapter 8 Formula Review and the Chapter 8 Big Ideas.
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Know what needs to be included for a free response question asking for a confidence interval (4-step process!) Need more 4-step practice? Try these: Word | PDF | Answer Key