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Two ways to count

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Two ways to count

At noon, Sam counts 14 people using a shaded bench and 4 using an unshaded one. Sam says everyone prefers shade. Jo points out that the unshaded bench has only four seats and the shaded area includes several benches. They agree to record the number of available seats and repeat the count at other times.

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  1. Why is Sam’s conclusion too strong?

  2. How many people were counted at the unshaded bench?

  3. What extra measurement does Jo suggest?

  4. Give a more cautious statement supported by the initial count.

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Answers and marking notes
  1. The locations differ in capacity and one observation does not establish everyone’s preference.

    The locations differ in capacity and one observation does not establish everyone’s preference.

  2. 4

    4

  3. The number of available seats, alongside repeated counts at other times.

    The number of available seats, alongside repeated counts at other times.

  4. More people were observed in the shaded area at noon, but the areas had different capacities.

    More people were observed in the shaded area at noon, but the areas had different capacities.

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