Missouri State University
Missouri State U.: Introductory Statistics: Concepts, Models, and Applications
This is a comprehensive online text about statistics which covers all the basic concepts.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot: Probability Questions
This site defines probability and has a computer-based random number generator. The site has links to more than 100 probability problems which require some prior statistical knowledge to solve, or they can be great "openers" for teachers...
Missouri State University
Missouri State University: Introductory Statistics: Models of Distributions
The different types of distributions are discussed here - uniform, regular, negative exponential, triangular, and normal. The properties of probability distributions are also explained here in detail. A good starting point in the topic...
Missouri State University
Missouri State U.: Multivariate Statistics: Concepts, Models, and Applications
This site features an online textbook with very in-depth information about multivariable statistics. (NOTE: In the archived version, some images do not appear. However, many of them are multiple-choice questions for students, and if you...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Statistics: Probability: Dependent Probability
Use the multiplication rule to solve some dependent probability problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Using Probability to Make Decisions
Use this Common Core Math Standards Browser to search specific math concepts and their corresponding standards. This page focuses on Using Probability to Make Decisions. Click on the links to find lessons, activities, videos, and study...
Other
Fayetteville State University: Z Scores and Probability
Several paragraphs of explanation and graphs are found here to get across the concept of normal scores, z-scores, and the related probability in a simple fashion. This page is part of a collection from the university on basic statistical...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Birthday Paradox
This project shows how mathematical probability sometimes contradicts our intuition. Despite the fact that there are 365 days in a year, if you survey a random group of just 23 people there is a 50:50 chance that two of them will have...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dice Probabilities
You're playing Monopoly with a friend, and you've already got Park Place and you really, really want to get Boardwalk. If you're on Pacific Avenue, what are the chances you'll reach your goal? Here's an easy project that will show you...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Tea Statistics: Measures of the Spread of the Data
This resource explains the different measures of center, variability, etc. that are used to describe the spread of statistical data. Includes examples and practice exercises.
Other
Aus Race: Odds, Statistical Probability and Gambling
This interesting article explains gambling (both horse racing and casinos) in terms of probability. It takes a common sense approach, instead of a mathematical approach, to the topic.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Mathematics Grade 6 Lesson Plans
Utah Education Network :Mathematics Grade 6 Lesson Plans which the topics are statistical questions and probability.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Cp Breakfast Before School
On school days, Janelle sometimes eats breakfast and sometimes does not. After studying probability for a few days, Janelle says, "The events 'I eat breakfast' and 'I am late for school' are independent." Explain what this means in terms...
Other
Stat Trek: Data Patterns in Statistics
This lesson looks at how to recognize patterns in a data display by examining the shape of a graph, the center, the spread, and unusual features such as outliers. Includes video. [11:16]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Learning Math: Min, Max and the Five Number Summary
Explore how to interpret a large set of data by dividing it up into smaller portions in order to answer statistical questions.
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: Statistics & Probability Finding Slope 8.sp.3 Worksheets
Print or create worksheets or flashcards to assess students' understanding of finding slope.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hypothesis Testing in Experiments
Look at the results of different experiments, and determine if they are statistically significant. 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: Uniform Distribution
Students learn about probability density functions and uniform distributions. The tutorial investigates the statistics concepts through class notes and examples. Review exercises are included.
Other
Fayetteville State University: Z Distributions
The introductory paragraph explains Z-Distributions, their spread, and the ability to find certain values within the distribution. Two animated graphs are then provided as an example of the probability of the normal distribution curve.
Other
Berrie's Statistics Page: Central Limit Theorem
Brief definition and example of the Central Limit Theorem.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Id, F if Laptop Battery Charge
This task uses a situation that is familiar to learners to solve a problem they probably have all encountered before: How long will it take until an electronic device has a fully charged battery? Given data, students perform a variety of...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: History of Mathematics: Abraham De Moivre
This site contains biographical information and works of the mathematician Abraham DeMoivre.
Other
Correlation Coefficients
This page provides a good discussion of correlation coefficients (r,) which indicate the "strength of the linear association between variables." Includes formulas and scatter plots. Some prior knowledge of statistics might be helpful.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Sampling the Electorate
As the pollster for candidate Higgins, you need to know how she is faring with different groups. Read her political profile, view the demographic profile of the city, decide on the groups to poll, review the results and learn about...