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Central Limit Theorem
Graphic demonstration of the Central Limit Theorem. Use sliders to change shapes of graphs. Two tabs - one to demonstrate non-normal distributions, one to demonstrate standard deviation of estimations of normal distributions.
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Statistics Distributions
Summary document highlighting key features, criteria, examples, notation and equations of the binomial, normal, poisson and geometric distributions. PDF here.
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Graphs of Distributions
Dynamic graphs of the binomial, normal and poisson distributions. Use sliders to change values and shapes.
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Least Squares Regression Lines
In this task students begin with recapping scatter diagrams before continuing on to find the equation of a least squares regression line. The intention being to make the link as explicit and direct as possible. Answers included. Pdf version.
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Hypothesis Testing Exam Questions
Three exam questions, and then three more, together with a writing frame to emphasise the similar structure in hypothesis testing questions between the proceedure of hypothesis testing with binomial, normal and product moment. Includes answers. Pdf version.
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Probability Ofsted
Pupils use logic and combinations to find the probability of extra planning for lessons when Ofsted visits a school. Not easy - most able students only - and definately an open-ended task that Ofsted would enjoy should they visit the lesson!
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Statistics Question Types
Zip file of 4 exam papers plus an Excel file (answer grid) detailing each type of question. Good activity for students familiarise themselves with recognising the types of question.
Print out the exam papers (on different coloured card), cut up each question and ask pupils to match up all the binomials, geomatrics, perms & combs, prob dists, Spearmans ranks etc.
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Cakes & Celebrities
A great starter to introduce Spearmans Rank Correlation Coefficient. Print out two sets of cards, cut up and ask two pupils to order them according to preference. Compare pupils orders using Spearmans Rank. For the celebrities suggest 'who would they most prefer to go to dinner with'.
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Transposed Data
Notes on using transposed data to find mean and spreads, includes a good exam qu involving transpose from celsius to fahrenheit. Pdf here.
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Variance Formula
Variance formula, typed out neatly so you don't have to write it!
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