Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating I


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This task examines, from a mathematical and statistical point of view, how scientists measure the age of organic materials by measuring the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12. The focus here is on the statistical nature of such dating.

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
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Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: Illustrative Mathematics

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