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This Skew Distribution interactive also includes:
- Skewness Exploration Questions (.pdf)
- Skewness Exploration Questions (.doc)
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Slide the class into a skewed view. Learners alter the location of the median relative to the mean of a normal curve to create a skew distribution. They compare the curve to a histogram distribution with the same skewness.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on whether standard deviation is as meaningful with a skew distribution as a normal distribution
- Have the class generalize how to determine the direction of the skew based on the location of the median and mean
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should understand the concept that data can be skewed or normal
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Pros
- Provides links to several related resources
- Includes a worksheet to guide the exploration of the applet
Cons
- The graph collapses at some settings