Year 8 · Statistics

AC9M8ST01

Data Collection

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

AC9M8ST02

Sampling and Distributions

analyse and report on the distribution of data from primary and secondary sources using random and non-random sampling techniques to select and study samples

AC9M8ST03

Sample Size and Variation

compare variations in distributions and proportions obtained from random samples of the same size drawn from a population and recognise the effect of sample size on this variation

AC9M8ST04

Statistical Investigations

plan and conduct statistical investigations involving samples of a population; use ethical and fair methods to make inferences about the population and report findings, acknowledging uncertainty