Exploring Simpson's Paradox
Grade 12th Grade · Math · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify and explain Simpson's paradox using real-world examples.
Warm-Up Video
minutephysics · 4:40
Simpson's Paradox
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Simpson's paradox is a statistical phenomenon where trends appear different depending on how data is grouped.
- 2
To resolve Simpson's paradox, it is important to consider causality and factors outside of the statistical data.
- 3
In the example comparing Texas and Wisconsin test scores, socioeconomic differences rather than educational quality explained the paradox.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a real-world situation, different from the examples in the video, where Simpson's paradox might occur. Explain how the paradox arises in your chosen situation and what additional information would be needed to resolve it.”
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