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Use election theory techniques to analyze election data.
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Example: Each student in your class ranks four kinds of fruit drinks from the most preferred to least preferred. Discuss the merits of various methods for deciding on the overall ranking by the class.General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Discrete Mathematics
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Standard: Social Choice - Analyze election data to evaluate different election methods, and use weighted voting techniques to decide voting power within a group. Understand and use fair division techniques to solve apportionment problems.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
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Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
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