Curated OER
Sampling Bias And the California Recall
Using a 2002 California Gray David recall vote as an example, young statisticians identify sources of bias in samples and find ways of reducing and eliminating sampling bias. They consider ways to select random samples from a...
Curated OER
Project Conclusion
In this cells activity students answer questions regarding the characteristics of living organisms observed during a pond water survey. Students draw diagrams of a food chain.
Curated OER
Calculating and Applying Basic Probability
Eighth graders investigate the basic concepts of probability. In this probability lesson plan, 8th graders learn the associated probability. They work with spinners, colored cubes in a bag, flip coins, and choose colored candies while...
Curated OER
Insect Collection
Students explore how to use several types of insect sampling and collectin equipment. They work in groups to collect insects in different areas of their schoolyard. Students are explained that quadrats are generally used to randomly...
Curated OER
How Many Blades of Grass in a Football Field?
Students, by taking a sample count from a small area, estimate the total number of blades of grass in a football field. They use a cardboard from, the inside of which measures 1 square foot to do their calculations.
Curated OER
Making Blood!
Ninth graders study facts about human blood and what it is made of. In this blood composition lesson students divide into groups and complete several activities.
Curated OER
Sampling Rocks
Students study rocks they find on the playground. In this investigative lesson students collect and analyze rocks they find and answer questions about them.
Curated OER
Questionnaires and Analysis
In this questionnaires and analysis worksheet, students design a questionnaire and then select a sample. They organize and analyze data. This four-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. Explanations and examples are provided.
Curated OER
Recognizing Bias in Graphs
For this bias in graphs worksheet, students examine graphs and explain the data. They determine why the graph is or is not biased. This four-page worksheet contains approximately 6 problems. Explanations and examples are provided.
Curated OER
Sampling
In this sampling worksheet, students collect samples concerning the heights of classmates. They determine the mean height for the population. This two-page worksheet contains 4 problems.
Curated OER
Business & Statistics: Final Exam
In this business and statistics worksheet, learners read real-life business problems, arrange data, and identify the probability method best used to determine the answer. They identify the type of random sample, draw stem-and-leaf plots,...
Curated OER
Normal Curve Areas
In this normal curve areas learning exercise, students follow 6 steps to compute probability regarding possible sample means using a large sample. First, they label the scale with the mean and corresponding standard deviations. Then,...
Curated OER
Copyright, Sampling and Mashing
Students examine copyright laws in regard to sharing, sampling and mashing music. After listening to pieces of music, they create their own music sample by combining musical elements and expression. Students visit a specified website...
Curated OER
Significant Science: Statistics for Planet Earth
Ninth graders discover how statistics are used to interpret results of scientific experiments. Students write hypotheses and test the hypotheses by collecting data and organizing the data. Students graph their data to produce a visual....
Curated OER
One Square Meter
Students explore the concept of a quadrat study. Students select and investigate a site and conduct a quadrat survey. They take measurements, observe the area and analyze their findings.
Curated OER
Observing the Evidence
Fifth graders explore how to do research from a large group. They explore how to choose a representative sample and collect data from it.
Curated OER
Creating A Document With A Table, Chart, and Watermark
High schoolers demonstrate to instructor how to add a border and shading to a paragraph. They also insert a section break and create a header different from a previous header.
Students design a poster showing characters formatted using...
Curated OER
Spring Collecting and Identifying Bumble Bees
Students collect bumble bees in the field, record data, pin and label specimens, answer conclusion questions, and send specimens to research leaders for verification. They improve their ability to work in research teams. Students...
Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook
Many people cringe at the idea of studying statistics, but it doesn't have to be impossible! David M. Lane, Associate Professor of Psychology, Statistics, and Management at Rice University, offers a large collection of resources for the...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Samples and Surveys
Get independent practice working with samples and surveys. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Definitions in Statistics
This site contains definitions to use in statistics and ways to collect data.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Why Aren't There More Reds in My Bag?
Students use small bags of M&M's to make predictions, gather data, and display color distribution results in a circle graph. They explore the concept of ratios and sample size.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Hat Trick
In this activity, students learn to solve a real-world problem in economics. Students get to understand how surveys often use a sample of people rather than all of the people involved. They also learn how to make decisions based on the...
The Math League
The Math League: Ratio and Proportion
This tutorial provides definitions and examples of ratios and proportions and features comparing ratios and converting rates.