Simpson’s Paradox

Project Author: Matt DiSorbo

The project begins with a lesson on Simpson’s Paradox, covering relevant examples in criminal justice and education. Then, students apply their knowledge to explore the paradox in contexts of their choosing. Intended for after the AP Exam.

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Walkthrough Video

Project Materials

Lesson, Instructions, & Rubric: doc, pdf

Lesson Key: doc, pdf

Lesson Slide Deck: ppt, pdf

Topics Covered

• Data Exploration

• Probability

• Simpson’s Paradox