---
title: "SR.DSR.3: Data Collection Planning (Georgia Mathematics standard)"
code: SR.DSR.3
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Mathematics, SR.DSR.3
subject: math
grades:
  - high-school
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# SR.DSR.3: Data Collection Planning

Collect data by designing and implementing a plan to address the formulated statistical investigative question.

- Subject: Mathematics
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/math/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SR.DSR.3.1**: Apply an appropriate data-collection plan when collecting primary or secondary data for the statistical investigative question of interest.
- **SR.DSR.3.2**: Distinguish between surveys, observational studies, and experiments.
- **SR.DSR.3.3**: Design sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies using accepted practices.
- **SR.DSR.3.4**: Distinguish between random selection and random assignment and identify their impact on conclusions.
- **SR.DSR.3.5**: Describe potential sources and effects of bias and confounding variables
- **SR.DSR.3.6**: Describe and adhere to the ethical use of data (e.g., sensitive information, privacy, and living subjects).
- **SR.DSR.3.7**: Identify when data can be generalized to a target population.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.