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Standard Deviation Instructional VideoStandard Deviation Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
7:49
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Duration
10 mins
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Instructional Video

Standard Deviation

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Deviation is normal in the world of statistics. Viewers first learn about the normal distribution curve in an informative video. They then watch as the narrator calculates standard deviation by hand and using spreadsheets.

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Concepts

standard deviation, mean, normal distribution

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Pause video to have learners compute standard deviation before viewing answers

Classroom Considerations

  • The class needs to have access to a spreadsheet program if they are to find standard deviation using spreadsheets
  • It is helpful if pupils have previous experience with data analysis such as mean, variation, etc.

Pros

  • Shows multiple methods to determine standard deviation
  • Well-paced explanations allow scholars to easily follow along and absorb the material

Cons

  • None

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