Project Author: Emily Dougherty-Samowitz

In this case study, students follow the work of Rafael Irizarry and collaborators, as they use tools covered in AP Stats (random sampling methods & inference) to correct the narrative on Hurricane Maria’s death toll in Puerto Rico. This flexible project can be used during the school year or after the AP Exam.

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Introductory Video

Play this video to introduce students to the context of this project.

Project Materials

Handout: doc, pdf

Handout Key: doc, pdf

Topics Covered

  • Random Sampling

  • Stratified Sampling

  • Cluster Sampling

  • Confidence Intervals

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