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Summarizing a Data Distribution by Describing Center, Variability, and Shape
Put those numbers to work by completing a statistical study! Pupils finish the last two steps in a statistical study by summarizing data with displays and numerical summaries. Individuals use the summaries to answer the statistical...
Curated OER
Research Methods in Psychology
This 5-question psychology review provided by Sparknotes addresses sampling bias, correlative data, statistical significance, and more.
Noyce Foundation
Baseball Players
Baseball is all about statistics. Pupils solve problems related to mean, median, and range. They calculate the total weight of players given the mean weight, calculate the mean weight of reserve players given the mean weight of the...
Curated OER
Discovering Advanced Algebra More Practice Your Skills, Lessons 11.1-11.6
In this six page series of worksheet, students answer short answer questions about a variety of topics. The six topics covered in this packet are: Experimental Design (4 questions), Probability Distributions (3 multiple choice...
Curated OER
Candy Problem
In this stats worksheet, students identify how many ways there are to split 25 pieces of candy in between 3 people. There is a very detailed answer key with this problem.
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The Gear Problem
In this math worksheet, students apply their knowledge of angles and rotation to solve a word problem involving an old pocket watch. They discuss gears, rotation and accuracy.
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The Probability that God Exists
In this probability activity, students are presented with how a scientist calculated the chance that God exists. References to scientists, mathematicians, and books are made.
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Statistics: Final Exam Review
In this statistics and probability worksheet, learners are provided with a review of the final exam in statistics. The three page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are not...
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Hypothesis Testing Summary and Exercise Sets
In this thirteen page worksheet, learners solve four sets of exercises concerned with hypothesis testing. A hypothesis testing summary is provided.
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Measures of Central Tendencies: Quartiles
In this statistics activity, learners calculate the mean, median, mode, range, lower quartile, and upper quartile for 10 questions and interpret a box and whiskers graph.
Inside Mathematics
Suzi's Company
The mean might not always be the best representation of the average. The assessment task has individuals determine the measures of center for the salaries of a company. They determine which of the three would be the best representation...
Statistics Education Web
Double Stuffed?
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...
Statistics Education Web
Consuming Cola
Caffeine affects your heart rate — or does it? Learners study experimental design while conducting their own experiment. They collect heart rate data after drinking a caffeinated beverage, create a box plot, and draw conclusions. They...
EngageNY
Creating a Histogram
Display data over a larger interval. The fourth segment in a 22-part unit introduces histograms and plotting data within intervals to the class. Pupils create frequency tables with predefined intervals to build histograms. They describe...
Curated OER
The Mean, the Median, and the Mode
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students analyze data to determine the mean, median, or mode as indicated for the given set of data. The four page worksheet contains a combination of twenty-five multiple choice and free...
Scholastic
Drug Abuse in Social Settings: A Serious Task for Teens
Students discuss why drug abuse risk is higher in social settings. In this health science lesson, students interpret real life statistics on teen drug use. They describe refusal and prevention strategies.
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Chart problems involving car defects and customer service departments
In this interactive instructional activity, students solve two problems using the charts provided. Students must convey they are able to understand charts and how to read them.
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Analyzing Graphs
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students analyze frequency distribution tables or histograms and box and whisker plots. The two page worksheet contains four multiple choice questions. Answers are included.
Curated OER
Statistical Analysis
In this statistics worksheet, students analyze the data provided in order to determine the null hypothesis, an alternate hypothesis, and the significant difference between the groups. The one page worksheet contains three scenarios with...
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Graphing Activity
In this probability and statistics learning exercise, students work with a family member to construct graphs based on real life data. The two page learning exercise contains three questions. Answers are not included.
Inside Mathematics
Archery
Put the better archer in a box. The performance task has pupils compare the performance of two archers using box-and-whisker plots. The resource includes sample responses that are useful in comparing individuals' work to others.
EngageNY
End-of-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 5
Show learners how to use simulations and random sampling to reach conclusions with the last resource in a 25-part series. The assessment contains three scenarios, each with several parts, and covers comparing populations using random...
Noyce Foundation
Ducklings
The class gets their mean and median all in a row with an assessment task that uses a population of ducklings to work with data displays and measures of central tendency. Pupils create a frequency chart and calculate the mean and median....
Inside Mathematics
Scatter Diagram
It is positive that how one performs on the first test relates to their performance on the second test. The three-question assessment has class members read and analyze a scatter plot of test scores. They must determine whether...