Grade 9 · lesson 3 of 4

Distinguish a Reproduced Result from a Broader Claim

Match the claim to the evidence actually checked.

About 22 minutes, plus any extended practice

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Supplied materials

  • Paper and pencil; answers may also be spoken or typed.
  • All cases, labels, numbers and rules are supplied on this page. No real account, private information or purchase is needed.

Learn the idea

Reproducing a result means obtaining the stated output from the supplied data and method. It does not prove the method fits every population or that an observed change was caused by a platform. A report should distinguish calculation checks, data representativeness and causal evidence.

Match the claim to the evidence actually checked. Correct arithmetic does not establish causation or population representativeness.

Use this supplied case: Same supplied data and formula produce the reported total. Which evidence is stated? The task is to connect the given information to the computing idea. Write a short evidence trail so another learner can reproduce your choice. The simplified case describes the stated model, not every real system.

  1. Represent the supplied worked case with a labeled drawing, table or short trace.
  2. Match the claim to the evidence actually checked.
  3. Explain why the worked answer fits and why one alternative does not.
  4. Try the new check and practice cases; revisit the stated rule if your evidence does not match.
Worked example

See the method in action

Same supplied data and formula produce the reported total. Which evidence is stated? The supported answer is Calculation reproduced. Match the claim to the evidence actually checked. Correct arithmetic does not establish causation or population representativeness. Reproducing a result means obtaining the stated output from the supplied data and method.

Your turn

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Helpful tips
  • Match the claim to the evidence actually checked.
  • Correct arithmetic does not establish causation or population representativeness.
Only one volunteer group is represented. Which evidence is stated?

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See the answer and explanation

Population coverage unverified

The supplied case states: Only one volunteer group is represented. Which evidence is stated? Under the stated distinction, this identifies Population coverage unverified. Reproducing a result means obtaining the stated output from the supplied data and method. It does not prove the method fits every population or that an observed change was caused by a platform. A report should distinguish calculation checks, data representativeness and causal evidence. Match the claim to the evidence actually checked.

Take it further

Same data/formula reproduce a total, but all rows come from one club. Expected: arithmetic reproduced while population-wide representativeness remains unverified.

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More practice: try new cases

Choose an answer for each problem. Explain your method on paper, then use the feedback to decide what to revisit.

More practice: try new cases
1. A change is observed with no comparison or causal design. Which evidence is stated?
Need a hint?
  • Match the claim to the evidence actually checked.
  • Correct arithmetic does not establish causation or population representativeness.
2. A file’s origin has not been checked. Which evidence is stated?
Need a hint?
  • Match the claim to the evidence actually checked.
  • Correct arithmetic does not establish causation or population representativeness.
3. Independent re-run matches the given arithmetic. Which evidence is stated?
Need a hint?
  • Match the claim to the evidence actually checked.
  • Correct arithmetic does not establish causation or population representativeness.

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