CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Statistics: Sampling Distributions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces the sampling distribution of the mean, inferring the population mean from samples and sampling error.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Constructing Probability Distributions
Given a context, create a probability distribution. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Distribuciones De Probabilidad
Learn about normal distribution, calculate odds on normal distributions and fit a set of data to a normal distribution.
Other
Magoosh: Statistics Fundamentals
An online course on the fundamentals of statistics including video lessons in Mean, Median, and Mode; Weighted Averages; Quartiles and Boxplots; Range and Standard Deviation; Normal Distribution; Z-scores; Intro to Inferential...
University of Glasgow
Steps Statistics Glossary: Random Variables and Probability Distributions
This section of the Statistics Glossary offers definitions of terms having to do with random variables and probability distributions such as expected value and normal distribution.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Review Exercises Random Variables..
Interactive review problems are offered to practice the concepts of random variables and statistics. Topics covered include, Bernoulli trials, normal and binomial distributions, Chebyshev's rule, and the like.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Probability and Statistics
Mini lessons are provided for learning concepts in the world of probability and statistics. Topics include counting and probability, permutations, combinations, independent and dependent events, and distributions. Links to online...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Probability Distributions
In this activity, students use the Derive software to compute binomial, hypergeometric, standard normal and normal probabilities, and explore inverse normal computations.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Creating a Family Trust
Students apply statistics concepts to a real world example. Topics include normal and beta distributions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Sampling Distributions
Students study the distribution of sample proportions with a simulation. They find a small sample size leads to skewed distribution and as the sample size increases, the distribution becomes more normal.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Nature of the Chi Square Distribution
Students learn that statistical distributions, such as the normal, Student's t, chi-square and F distributions are interrelated. They will explore these relationships and discover equivalent statistical tests that can used in specific...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Probability, Simulations, and Probability Distributions
Use simulation on the TI-83 graphing calculator to teach students about the distribution of sample proportions, distribution of sample means, the Central Limit Theorem, normal probability plots, and the Law of Large Numbers. Pick and...
Other
Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Id.4 Should We Send Out a Certificate?
Should Fred receive a certificate for scoring in the top 2.5% of a statewide standardized test? Given the test scores for a large population and the mean and standard deviation, learners will decide if Fred's score is good enough....
California State University
Cal State San Bernardino: Bivariate Distribution Applet
The applet is a target at which green darts are shot either with a strict correlation to each other or without -- the user defines this. A good example of how bivariate data is truly influenced by two variables, possibly dependent upon...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Statistics: Central Limit Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces students to the Central Limit Theorem. Students will learn about the Central Limit Theorem and calculate a sampling distribution using the mean and...
Other
Stat Soft: Getting Started With Statistics Concepts
Definitions of the basic concepts in statistics. Great for review and discussion or for introduction into topics.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Normal Probabilities Applet #1
This Applet will assist the user in questions which specify a range of raw scores or z-scores and ask for a probability associated with them.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Choosing Contenders
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson shows students two different ways to "normalize" scores: by applying a created scalar factor so that all scores have a mean of one, or by using z-scores. Students are walked...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: All That Data 2
Students describe graphs and explore range, measures of central tendency, and distribution in this interactive web lesson.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Quincunx
The Quincunx is a fascinating probability machine that demonstrates how distribution works. This page has an interactive Quincunx where you can adjust how many rows there are for the balls to bounce down when dropped. A link takes you to...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: Inside Statistics
The video series shows students the relevance of statistics in real-world settings. The resource includes 26 half-hour videos. Topics include normal distributions, probability, random variables, experimental design, and describing data.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Who's the Best?
Can you use data from the 2008 Beijing Olympics medal tables to decide which country has the most naturally athletic population? This data-handling activity encourages mathematical investigation and discussion and is designed to be...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practical Applications of the Bell Shaped Curve
Explore the bell-shaped curve and how to calculate a z score. Additional links provided to further knowledge on outliers.