S-ID.1.3

Interpret differences in shape, center, and spread in the context of the data sets, accounting for possible effects of extreme data points (outliers).

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Formative Assessments
Formative Assessments
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Students are given two histograms and are asked to describe the differences in shape, center, and spread.
Comparing Distributions
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Students are given a set of data and are asked to determine how the mean is affected when an outlier is removed.
Total Points Scored
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Students are asked to compare the centers of two data distributions displayed using box plots.
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Virtual/Hands-on Manipulatives
Virtual/Hands-on Manipulatives
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This virtual manipulative histogram tool can aid in analyzing the distribution of a dataset. It has 6 preset datasets and a function to add your own data for analysis.
Histogram Tool
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With this online tool, students adjust the standard deviation and sample size of a normal distribution to see how it will affect a histogram of that distribution. This activity allows students to explore the effect of changing the sample size in an experiment and the effect of changing the standard deviation of a normal distribution. Tabs at the top of the page provide access to supplemental materials, including background information about the topics covered, a description of how to use the application, and exploration questions for use with the java applet.
Normal Distribution Interactive Activity
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Videos of Expert Instruction
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Graphic designer and artist, Drexston Redway infuses statistics into his artwork to show population distribution and overlap of poverty and ethnicity in Tallahassee, FL.
Statistical Art: Four Words
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Hydrogeologist from Nestle Waters discusses the importance of statistical tests in monitoring sustainability and in maintaining consistent water quality in bottled water.
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Hook/Performance Tasks
Hook/Performance Tasks
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This problem could be used as an introductory lesson to introduce group comparisons and to engage students in a question they may find amusing and interesting.
Haircut Costs
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The purpose of this task is to allow students to demonstrate an ability to construct boxplots and to use boxplots as the basis for comparing distributions.
Speed Trap
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