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Probability
In the probability and statistics worksheet, students determine the probability of an event occurring. The one page worksheet contains one multiple choice question with the solution.
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Probability- Many Stage Experiments
Students list the sample space of an experiment. In this statistics lesson, students calculate the number of favorable outcome in a given sample space. They define and apply mutually exclusive events versus not mutually exclusive events.
Shodor Education Foundation
Introduction to the Concept of Probability
Acquaint mathematicians to the concept of probability with a discussion about the results of a game. Then have them play a dice, card, spinner, or coin game and recording the number of wins vs. the number of tries on an interactive web...
Shodor Education Foundation
Replacement and Probability
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, learners conduct an experiment with a bag of marbles. Pupils draw marbles from a bag and determine the probability of drawing a particular color...
Curated OER
Data Displays with Excel
Students collect and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students display their data using excel. They plot the data on a coordinate plane and draw conclusion from their data.
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How Much Do I Watch TV?
For this television watching worksheet, students determine the amount of television they watch in a week by recording the names and times of the shows. They total the number of hours of watching time. You can use this with upper...
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Strict Parents
Are your parents or guardians strict? That's an interesting question many of your pupils are probably interested in discussing. How do you design a study directed at your high schooler to gain insight into that question? How do you...
EngageNY
Analyzing Decisions and Strategies Using Probability 2
Explore how to compare and analyze different strategies. In the 20th installment of a 21-part module, scholars continue their analysis of decisions and strategies from the previous lesson plan. They then extend this concept to hypothesis...
EngageNY
Types of Statistical Studies
All data is not created equal. Scholars examine the different types of studies and learn about the importance of randomization. They explore the meaning of causation and when it can be applied to data.
Curated OER
Pi Day: The Other Math Holiday!
Happy Pi Day! This collection of games, experiments, and activities leads participants through an exploration of the many aspects and attributes of that mysterious quantity, pi. Activities range from using statistical experimentation to...
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Probability and Statistics
In this probability and statistics activity, students complete 5 problems regarding range, mean, median, mode, and a spinner probability problem.
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Business & Statistics: Final Exam
For this business and statistics worksheet, students read real-life business problems, arrange data, and identify the probability method best used to determine the answer. They identify the type of random sample, draw stem-and-leaf...
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Data Analysis and Probability
Students design models to simulate actual events using various random devices. They estimate the likelihood of a particular outcome using results of simulation. In addition, they simulate the births of three children to a using a coin.
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Confidence Intervals: Population Mean; Population Standard Deviation Unknown
In this confidence interval worksheet, students examine given statistical information to find the margin of error. They construct a confidence interval for the population and find the mean. Seven statistical problems are available on...
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A Statistical Study of the Letters of the Alphabet
Students gather appropriate information for simple statistical analysis. Then they will calculate probability working with a piece of literature that makes this lesson ideal for teaching across the whole curriculum.
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Confidence Intervals: Population Proportions
In this interval worksheet, young scholars examine given data to construct a confidence interval for a specified proportion. They also identify the minimum sample size needed to support the required margin of error around the population....
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Probability of Independent Events #1
For this statistics and probability worksheet, students identify 10 events as independent or dependent. Eight of these are short answer problems. Two problems are multiple choice, presenting the students with four events. Students...
College Board
Three Calculator Simulation Activities
Calculators sure come in handy. An AP® Statistics instructional resource provides suggestions for using calculator simulations. It gives activities for adding variances, normal probability plots, and t distributions.
College Board
Power in Tests of Significance
Test your knowledge of tests of significance. A curriculum model for AP® Statistics describes and defines power in terms of tests of significance. It also provides two classroom activities designed to investigate power and how it relates...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Mendelian Genetics, Probability, Pedigree, and Chi-Square Statistics
People with the sickle cell trait, but not sickle cell disease, find natural protection against malaria. Scholars consider various combinations of genotypes and environmental factors to determine if children might have sickle cell...
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Concept: What's The Chance?
In this concept worksheet, students perform probability experiments. Using collected information, they interpret the data. Students answer questions about probability. This five-page worksheet contains approximately 15 multi-step...
University of Arizona
Skittles & M&Ms Probability Experiment
Young scholars are introduced to the scientific method by hypothesizing, counting, analyzing and concluding which company packs candy more reliably - Skittles or M&Ms.
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Quarter, Nickel, Dime....
An engaging game called, "Quarter, Nickel, and Dime" is presented in this math lesson. Players are given an envelope with slips of paper that represent the three coins. In pairs, they play the game 18 times, and the whole class charts...
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Corrupted Politicians
Students solve problems using statistics and probability. In this math lesson, students analyze how many corrupted members there are in a fictional town council. They give real life examples where statistics and probability can be used.