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How to Calculate Confidence Intervals and Margin of Error Instructional VideoHow to Calculate Confidence Intervals and Margin of Error Instructional Video
Publisher
statisticsfun
Resource Details
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:44
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For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Presentation
Internet Access
Year
2011
Instructional Video

How to Calculate Confidence Intervals and Margin of Error

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Explore the meaning of the margin of error and how to use it to calculate the confidence interval with a video that explains how to calculate a margin of error based on the sample size. The instructor also makes a connection between the confidence interval and the bell curve.

12 Views 7 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

intervals, normal distribution, statistics

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework and use class time for practice and questions
  • Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should have a solid understanding of the z value
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses diagrams to illustrate the meaning of the confidence interval
  • Emphasizes the new vocabulary through definitions and examples

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-IC.B.4

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