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Sampling and Normal Distribution InteractiveSampling and Normal Distribution Interactive
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
3 hrs
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Guided Practice
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Year
2017
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Sampling and Normal Distribution

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Young scientists learn about sampling and normal distributions through data analysis. A worksheet guides them to better understanding and synthesis of knowledge.

7 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

sampling, normal distribution, sample size, standard deviation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Find additional samples of data for pupils to solve for the mean, deviation, and other statistical analysis

Classroom Considerations

  • You can reduce class time by assigning some as homework
  • Lesson is in three parts; the first part is best for beginning high school students, while the second and third parts are best for AP, IB, and college level courses
  • Relies on prior knowledge of average mean and histograms

Pros

  • Includes many teacher tips
  • Provides links to follow-up activities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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