Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Statistics Vocabulary Glossary
The complete glossary statistical terms used in HyperStat Online.
Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Continuous and Discrete Variables
The basic definitions of continuous and discrete statistics variables are provided here.
Other
University of Reading: The Chi Squared Distribution
This site from the University of Reading provides a quick definition of the statistical chi-squared distribution. The formula is also provided.
Other
An Introduction to 2 Way Tables
Site has an example problem worked through showing how a two-way table is constructed, read, and used. Discussion then continues with a handful of learning exercises for the user to practice.
Other
Fayetteville State Univ.: Variance & Standard Deviation
Quick definitions of these statistical terms are provided, then followed by an example covering both of them. This page is part of a larger series which gives simple explanations of common, useful statistical concepts.
Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Mode
This site, written by a statistics professor at Rice University, gives a definition of mode and discusses the advantages of using mode as a measure of central tendency.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: How to Find the Mean
This math tutorial illustrates the mean of a set of data.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: How to Find the Mode
This website gives a clear, simple explanation of how to find a mode.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: How to Find the Median Value
This math tutorial provides an explanation of the median value for a groups of numbers.
Web Center for Social Research Methods
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Probability Sampling
This site from Cornell University contains great information on random or probability sampling. Definitely a site worth checking out on the subject.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Statistics a La Mode
Site from the University of Illinois gives examples using stem and leaf plots to find the mode. It also provides practice examples for students to try. It gives the correct answers and provides a definition of the word mode and where it...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Let's Put the Mode to the Test
Site from the University of Illinois contains an example of finding the mode of a group of test scores. There are follow-up discussion questions.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Keep Off the Median
Resource contains a problem involving a group of test scores. Students are instructed to find the median or middle score. There links to other sites also listed on this one.
University of Glasgow
Steps Statistics Glossary: Sampling Distribution
This site provides an overview of sampling distribution and associated terms.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Math Steps: What Is It? Data
This is a great place for lesson information on the concept of analyzing data - measures of central tendency. Three other tabs are available besides the "What Is It?" link. Tips and Tricks, When Students Ask, and Lesson Ideas also...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Linear Regression Model
A basic definition for what linear regression is can be found here. Examples of forms of linear regression are also given.
Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Correlation
This resource gives a definition of correlation and an example using a fire and fire fighters.
University of Glasgow
Steps Statistics Glossary: Sample Mean
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.