Radford University
The Science of Surveys
To drill or not to drill? An informative unit has scholars first research the advantages and disadvantages of oil drilling in Alaska. They set up and conduct a sample survey to assess attitudes toward oil drilling in a specific...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 8: Statistics
What does it mean to be normal in the world of statistics? Pupils first explore the meaning of a normal distribution in the eight-lesson module. They then apply the statistics related to normal distributions such as mean, standard...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Statistics: Sampling Distributions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces the sampling distribution of the mean, inferring the population mean from samples and sampling error.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Creating a Good Survey and Analyzing the Results
In this activity, students will learn how to develop a sample survey while also using inferential statistics to solve real-world problems.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Making Inferences/convincing Arguments About Samples/populations
Given problem situations that include given or collected data, the student will analyze the data and make inferences and convincing arguments based on the data.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Making Inferences From Random Samples
Given a random sample, practice figuring out what can we reasonably infer about the entire population? Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Sampling Distributions and the Central Limit Theorem
Students learn about sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem. Topics explored are sample mean, population mean, and using the Central Limit Theorem. The tutorial investigates the statistics concepts through class notes and...
Other
Fayetteville State Univ.: Sampling Distributions
A detailed explanation of statistical sampling distributions is provided here. Several graphs are attached to aid in understanding. The sampling distribution of the mean and the Central Limit Theorem are also discussed at this site.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Algebra Ii: Inferences
Focus on the development and collection of data, emphasizing the importance of simple random sampling.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Statistics: Introduction to Inferential Statistics
An introduction to inferential statistics to find relationships and patterns in datasets.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Study Design Tutorial: Cross Sectional Studies
This tutorial from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine explains what a cross-sectional study is, its key characteristics, how to assess events and outcomes, and some special considerations when choosing sample...