Statistical Enquiry Cycle Evaluation and Review
Evaluation and review involves: (1) identifying weaknesses in data collection and display methods, (2) recognising limitations of findings based on sample size and sampling technique, (3) suggesting improvements to statistical processes or presentation, and (4) refining processes to clarify initial hypotheses further.
Real World
A student who surveyed only their own school to investigate screen-time habits must acknowledge in their evaluation that a convenience sample limits generalisation to the wider teenage population.
Exam Focus
Offer a specific, actionable improvement — 'use stratified sampling' beats 'improve the sample' for exam credit.
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