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Statistics laboratories
Candy Probability: Discovery of EXPERIMENTAL vs. THEORETICAL Probability
Middle Schoolers LOVE probability!
This is a GREAT lesson around Halloween when the kids are already hyped up on sugar and want to 'talk' to their classmates.
This activity allows the students to DISCOVER the differences between EXPERIMENTAL and THEORETICAL probability and connect it to everyday experiences. The probability lesson lends itself to fractions, decimals, percents, data collection, rational & irrational numbers, statistical graphs (box and whiskers, frequency tables...), measu
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5th - 9th
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Experimental Probability Activity (dice lab)
In this activity students work with a partner to roll a pair of dice (many times) and record the sum of the dice in a data collection sheet. Once the data has been collected the students are walked through the process of calculating the experimental probability for each sum and then the theoretical probability for each sum and are asked questions about the differences they find between the values. Students also make a bar graph using the percentages for theoretical probability and can visually s
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7th - 11th
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Theoretical vs Experimental Probability Lab (includes making predictions)
This is a fun, student-centered activity in which students working with a partner will conduct an experimental lab tossing 2 coins. After completing the lab, they will draw conclusions based upon the results of the activity concerning the difference between theoretical and experimental probability. Then they use experimental probability to make predictions. I have included the lab activity, a follow-up worksheet which can be used to engage student discussion after the lab, and a worksheet for
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6th - 9th
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Water Bottle Flipping Investigation
Water bottle flipping- ratio, percent, measurement, data collection and graphing! The kids love bottle flipping and this product will let you bring bottle flipping into your classroom in an educational way!
Students will make predictions about the ideal water level in their water bottle that will result int he most successful flips. They will then record data about their bottle and conduct a variety of trials using different water levels to test their success with flipping their bottle at d
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5th - 7th
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Standard Error and Standard Deviation in AP Biology
Statistics is one of those components in AP Biology that is brand new to students.Without a proper introductory lesson to standard error and standard deviation, students can struggle with this all year. Fortunately, this lesson truly walks your students through the process of defining standard deviation and error, applying the concept of error bars with statistical analysis, and graphing data with error bars to make their own statistical analysis. A PowerPoint is included as well to guide the le
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11th - 12th
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How Many Licks to the Center of a Tootsie Pop? Statistics!
Looking for novel way to get your middle school students excited about math and statistics?!
This file contains everything you need to conduct the experiment (except the Tootsie Pops!) that answers the age old question "How many licks does it take to get the center of a tootsie pop?" The lesson covers mean, median, mode, range, outliers, tables, graphs, box and whisker plots, data collection, pre and post discussion questions, experimental procedures, and student reflection. I also provided a s
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6th - 9th
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Spring into Statistics Data Displays and Measures of Center Lab
This is a hands-on lab that teaches about Statistical Questions, Data Displays (dot/line plot, histograms, box plots) and Measures of Center (mean, median, mode, and range). The lab includes notes pages, examples with answer keys, and a final project in which the student can survey classmates and create a "flower" by using their data to find mean, median, mode, range. They will also create a box plot, histogram and dot plot.
Sickle Cell Data Analysis: Hardy-Weinberg and Chi-Square
Want a great way to convert the "traditional" Hardy-Weinberg lab into a data problem set? Here it is! This is ideal for very small classes, where sample size could be an issue, busy classes, where you may need this for additional at-home practice, or very large classes, where the swapping of H-W cards could get too messy.Included is the full data problem set and teacher pages with the answer key.This data problem set covers:-genotypes and phenotypes-the Hardy-Weinberg equation, with application
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Game On! Hypothesis Testing: 1-Sample t-Test for Means Lab
This lab asks students to apply concepts of 1-sample t-test of means in a real world context. They are able to play/simulate games and determine if their theoretical calculation is accurate.
This lab integrates hypothesis testing based on two carnival games. Spiraling expected value and random variable topics from previous chapters will help themto prepare them with a "big picture" when it comes to the AP Statistics Exam.
(For the high flyers: It also asks students to develop of higher orde
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10th - 12th
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Rock, Paper, Scissors says Stat: A Chi-Square Lab
Students will utilize a Rock, Paper, Scissors website provided by the New York Times to determine whether the computer throwing Rock, Paper, Scissors is truly random. Students are asked to play the game 30 times in both modes. In addition, students are asked to call back ideas of simulation and probability to review previous learned concepts in preparation for the AP Exam to eliminate the confounding variables associated with human behavior.Please find an updated link to the simulator here: ht
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Scatterplots Linear Regression Line of Best Fit Forearms & Height (Editable)
After teaching my students about scatterplots, correlation, and the line of best fit, I take a day for them to do a hands-on lab, in which they measure their height (in inches) and their forearm length (from the tip of their elbow, to the bony point on their wrist), and we plot the class data, write the equation of the line of best fit, and then use the equation generated both forwards and backwards. They will need 45 minutes to an hour to do this in class.
I have found that if the students br
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7th - 12th
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Cellular Respiration Think-it-Through Lab with Standard Error
This activity allows students to review basic concepts of cellular respiration in the context of a lab scenario. Students will work with data and complete calculations including percent change, mean, standard deviation, and standard error. In addition, students will see how error bars are drawn and learn how to interpret them on a graph. Activity A: Introduction (background, lab design, etc)Activity B: Working with data (percent change and mean calculations)Activity C: Calculating standard e
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Cell Resp Think-It-Through Lab with Standard Error and Answer Key
Psychology Lab Image Memory and Sex Differences AP Psychology Statistics
In this set of 13 labs the students do a variety of image memory tasks. They then collaborate and share data, then perform a T test on the data to find out if the differences between the scores of men and women are statistically significant. The students also test for correlations between a variety of scores. I suppose it is a sort of an expansion on my face memory lab. Links sometimes die, so try before you buy… https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/iq/memory-test https://memtrax.com/cogniti
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cell Resp Think-It-Through Lab with Standard Error and Answer Key
This activity allows students to review basic concepts of cellular respiration in the context of a lab scenario. Students will work with data and complete calculations including percent change, mean, standard deviation, and standard error. In addition, students will see how error bars are drawn and learn how to interpret them on a graph.Activity A: Introduction (background, lab design, etc)Activity B: Working with data (percent change and mean calculations)Activity C: Calculating standard error
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11th - 12th
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WHO'S YOUR DADDY? Corn Genetics Unit WITH Guided Inquiry Lab
50 PAGE Mendelian Genetics Unit with a Guided Inquiry Lab using an optional Chi-Squared Statistical Test.
This can be done as a lab or can just be used as a PowerPoint presentation on Genetics and/or Meiosis.
THIS LAB IS BEST USING THE REAL EARS OF CORN BUT CAN BE DONE WITH THE PHOTOS AT THE END. CORN EARS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANIES OR YOUR GARDEN. :)
This lab covers the following concepts:
1. Corn Genetics, Monohybrids and Dihybrids
2. Corn (Plant) Reproduction (Ani
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Proteins & Nucleic Acids - What's in Them? Biochem analysis w/ Standard Error
This activity allows students to review basic information related to the 4 classes of biological macromolecules and carbon before exploring the chemical composition of proteins and nucleic acids in this "minds-on" data-driven activity. Students will work with data and complete calculations including percent change, mean, standard deviation, and standard error. In addition, students will see how error bars are drawn and learn how to interpret them on a graph, ultimately reaching conclusions abou
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9th - 12th
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Fidget Spinner Math Investigation Scatter Plots and Data Displays
This pack contains two awesome activities involving the latest fad that is driving teachers CRAZY in middle school classrooms: FIDGET SPINNERS:
TWO Activities are contained in this pack!
Activity 1 is geared towards 8th grade students who have already studied scatter plots and interpreting correlations. In this activity students will collect data and compare the weight and time spinning of a fidget spinner. Materials required: scale, stop watch, and of course fidget spinners!
Activity 2 can b
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6th - 9th
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Wisconsin Fast Plants Online Simulation Lab
This comprehensive worksheet has students evaluate genetics using the free online lab through Gizmos (this simulation is currently FREE with the creation of an account (which is also FREE). Students will explore:- tracking parentage based on F1 and F2 phenotypes- statistical analysis using Chi Squared calculations - gene linkage evaluation and gene mapping using recombination frequencies Perfect for remote learning! Everything is included for guided learning AND independent practice to really g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Chi-Square Analysis with M&Ms
Complete Chi-Square Analysis problems with something kids love! M&Ms! This will walk your students through step-by-step to complete a Chi-Square test using Milk Chocolate M&Ms. They will complete individual data as well as class data. Two more pages of additional practice (pea plants) are also included.
I use zip-lock bags (freezer style since they are more durable) and empty one standard size package of M&Ms into it. As long as kids are not too rough with it, it allows you t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Statistics: Testing a Claimed Mean with Skittles
Each student will need a fun-sized bag of Skittles. They will count the number of Skittles in their bag and along with their classmates' data run a hypothesis test to test if the company's claimed amount of Skittles per bag is correct.
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10th - 12th
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Intro to Statistics Dice Game (with brief lesson)
This is designed to give students a very basic introduction to the world of statistics. They do not need any special knowledge to participate. After giving students a brief lesson how how statistics work, they will have fun experimenting with various dice games. This is fun for both students and teachers. Anyone can do it for any math class!
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6th - 8th
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M&M Lab Instruction- Descriptive/Inferential Stats, Representative Sample/Size
Works for BOTH the new 2024 CED as well as the old 2019 CED.This lab is based on using M&Ms to help students understand the importance of sample size and representative samples when using inferential statistics (and comparing that to descriptive statistics). This Slides helps walk students walk through the activity step-by-step to reduce confusion and hopefully prevent the teacher from having to repeat instructions. Original Instructions taken from pages 38-40/42-44 of this free unit plan by
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10th - 12th
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Real-Life Statistics Project
Students must think of a survey question that can be answered numerically. Then, they must go out into their community or school and ask at least 15 people their question. After collecting their data, they must find the minimum, maximum, range, mean, median, and mode. Also, they must graph their results, and answer a few reflection questions about their data.
I have my kids put all of this information on a poster or make a powerpoint presentation to show the class. I find this activity re
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4th - 8th
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Paper Airplanes: Intro to Statistical Analysis
This is an experiment designed to be part of a Scientific Method unit in a science class. It introduces students to the idea of writing lab reports and using statistical analysis tools such as standard deviation, averages, T-Tests, and Null and Alternative Hypothesis. It can be modified depending on students comfort level with lab report writing and google sheets. There will be a supplemental product that has the Google Sheet Provided.
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9th - 12th
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