Students experience data collection, analysis and inquiry in this LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT -based activity. They measure the position of an oscillating platform using a ultrasonic sensor and perform statistical analysis to determine the mean, mode, median, percent difference and percent error for the collected data.

Students learn about the statistical analysis of measurements and error propagation, reviewing concepts of precision, accuracy and error types. This is done through calculations related to the concept of density. Students work in teams to each measure the dimensions and mass of five identical cubes, compile the measurements into small data sets, calculate statistics including the mean and standard deviation of these measurements, and use the mean values of the measurements to calculate density of the cubes. Then they use this calculated density to determine the mass of a new object made of the same material. This is done by measuring the appropriate dimensions of the new object, calculating its volume, and then calculating its mass using the density value. Next, the mass of the new object is measured by each student group and the standard deviation of the measurements is calculated. Finally, students determine the accuracy of the calculated mass by comparing it to the measured mass, determining whether the difference in the measurements is more or less than the standard deviation.

This lesson looks at the different measures of center and variability that are used when analyzing the spread of data in a distribution. Includes downloadable study guide with exercises - guide also covers other topics. [17:21]

This model-eliciting activity challenges students to operationally define a construct (study effectiveness). Students are given a survey to review that rates different aspects of study behaviors. They are then given a set of data for a few students and asked to use their scores to determine an index of study effectiveness. After determining a method, they are then asked to use this index to put five students in rank order according to their scores on study effectiveness. Students write a report explaining the method they used to determine these scores and how they produced their ratings.

This set of assignments exposes students to statistics and data pertaining to economic wellbeing over time across racial (black-white) categories in the U.S.

Medline Plus, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, provides great resources on children's health. Choose from the latest news articles, treatments for common conditions, preventions for childhood diseases, alternative therapies, organizations, and statistics.

This site offers links to a variety of websites posted by multiple organizations concerning cirrhosis. Excellent source for specific links.

Provides teaching tips, information on common errors, differentiated instruction, enrichment, and problem solving for teachers to use with the CK-12 Middle School Math - Grade 6, Student Edition.

This is where you will find step by step directions explaining how to create an area graph. Complete each step and click on the next tab. Directions are simple and clear.

Resource from the National Center for Education Statistics allows you to create great bar graphs. Simply enter your information, choose appropriate colors, and voila!- you have a beautiful graph you can turn put into your report!

Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson uses sabermetrics (study of statistics of baseball) to try to determine when certain players had "change points," or times when their performance drastically changed. This is done by using the Cumulative Home Run statistic, which students then graph and observe.

This lesson discusses the normal distribution and the use of z-scores. Includes downloadable study guide with exercises - guide also covers other topics. [14:58]

Meet the siamang and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.

Find the next hit movie based on trends by structuring and analyzing data in a spreadsheet. Time to complete: 6-9 hours

The addition rule for probability is explained using Venn Diagrams. [Probability playlist: Lesson 3 of 29]

Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.

CK-12 Foundation's new and improved Advanced Probability and Statistics-Second Edition FlexBook introduces students to basic topics in statistics and probability, but finishes with the rigorous topics an advanced placement course requires.

CK-12 Advanced Probability and Statistics introduces students to basic topics in statistics and probability but finishes with the rigorous topics an advanced placement course requires. Includes visualizations of data, introduction to probability, discrete probability distribution, normal distribution, planning and conducting a study, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, Chi-Square, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics.

CK-12 Advanced Probability and Statistics Teacher's Edition provides tips and enrichment activities for teaching CK-12 Advanced Probability and Statistics Student Edition. The solution and assessment guides are available upon request.

The main objective of this lesson is to motivate students' thoughts and get them excited about some probability concepts. The aim is to present probability theory in as simple a manner as possible. It is hoped that students will learn that probability theory is a basic tool for handling an uncertain future and making a decision. [34:43]

This lesson explains how the Law of Large Numbers works in probability and how it can be used to find predictable patterns in data. Includes downloadable study guide with exercises - guide also covers other topics. [6:24]