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Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Histogram and Probability Distribution Generator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The learning tool displays data in the form of a histogram. The tool also shows descriptive statistics and probability distributions. Examples of data are included.
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Unit Plan
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Binomial Distribution Utility

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The learning tool calculates the probability of a binomial distribution.
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Unit Plan
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Normal Distribution Utility

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The learning tool calculates the probability of a normal distribution.
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Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Statistics & Probability: Factorials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The probability resource investigates factorials. Students learn about the topic through notes and examples. The tutorial consists of practice exercises to check for comprehension of the concept.
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Handout
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Understanding Standard Deviation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathForum answers a question on variance and standard deviation.
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Interactive
Other

Meta Calculator: Statistics Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A web-based statistics calculator to find mean, median, standard deviation, variance and ranges.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Standard Deviation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A demonstration of how to find the standard deviation of a set of data. Several examples and a practice test are offered.
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Handout
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Binomial Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The definition and properties of binomial distributions are presented here, along with the formulas for finding the mean and variance. Examples are provided to demonstrate how binomial distribution problems are solved.
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Handout
University of Glasgow

Steps Statistics Glossary: Sampling Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides an overview of sampling distribution and associated terms.
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Website
University of Glasgow

Steps Statistics Glossary: Random Variables and Probability Distributions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section of the Statistics Glossary offers definitions of terms having to do with random variables and probability distributions such as expected value and normal distribution.
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Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Standard Deviation Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Standard deviation is a statistical measure of diversity or variability in a data set. A low standard deviation indicates that data points are generally close to the mean or the average value. A high standard deviation indicates greater...
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Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Statistics Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Calculate basic summary statistics for a sample or population data set including minimum, maximum, range, sum, count, mean, median, mode, standard deviation and variance.
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Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Variance Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Variance is a measure of dispersion of data points from the mean. Low variance indicates that data points are generally similar and do not vary widely from the mean. High variance indicates that data values have greater variability and...
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Unit Plan
Other

Berrie's Statistics Page: Normal Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site discusses the normal distribution as well as the mean and variance in the normal distribution. A link is provided for a QuickTime activity to adjust the mean.
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Handout
University of Glasgow

Steps Statistics Glossary: Sample Mean

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The definition of a sample mean is provided along with the symbol commonly used for it and an example to show the formula in action. A link to "expected value" - a related topic - is provided.