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Double Stuffed?

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True or false — Double Stuf Oreos always contain twice as much cream as regular Oreos. Scholars first measure the masses of the filling in regular Oreos and Double Stuf Oreos to generate a class set of data. They use hypothesis testing (two sample t-tests) to determine if the mean amount of filling in Double Stuf Oreos is twice the mean amount of filling in regular Oreos.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Collaborate with a science teacher to demonstrate proper measuring techniques
Classroom Considerations
  • Consult your district's wellness policy before allowing students to consume Oreos
  • If time is an issue, have the class work in pairs and combine data
Pros
  • Question is likely to pique learners' interest
  • Lesson takes pupils through the steps of hypothesis testing
Cons
  • None