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Don't be mean, be above average. A straightforward video explains why degrees of freedom are used and how to recognize the error based on your sample population.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Lecture would work well for homework in a flipped classroom
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should already be familiar with figuring standard deviation before the lesson
- Be sure to follow the lesson with more direct instruction, as the video might leave some pupils confused
- The second in a series of seven statistics videos
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Demonstrates one guided practice problem step by step
Cons
- Does not clearly explain why mathematicians use degrees of freedom