Unit 8

Section A: Dot Plots and Histograms

• Lesson 1: Representing Data Graphically

  Let’s represent data with dot plots and bar graphs.

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• Lesson 2: Using Dot Plots to Answer Statistical Questions

  Let’s use dot plots to describe distributions and answer questions.

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• Lesson 3: Interpreting Histograms

  Let’s explore how histograms represent data sets.

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Section B: Measures of Center and Variability

• Lesson 4: The Mean

  Let’s explore the mean of a data set and what it tells us.

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• Lesson 5: Variability and MAD

  Let’s use mean and MAD to describe and compare distributions.

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• Lesson 6: The Median

  Let’s explore the median of a data set and what it tells us.

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• Lesson 7: Box Plots and Interquartile Range

  Let’s explore how box plots can help us summarize distributions.

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Section C: Sampling

• Lesson 8: Larger Populations

  Let’s compare larger groups.

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• Lesson 9: What Makes a Good Sample?

  Let’s see what makes a good sample.

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• Lesson 10: Sampling in a Fair Way

  Let’s explore ways to get representative samples.

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• Lesson 11: Estimating Population Measures of Center

  Let’s use samples to estimate measures of center for the population.

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• Optional

  Lesson 12: More About Sampling Variability

  Let’s compare samples from the same population.

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Section D: Probabilities of Single Step Events

• Optional

  Lesson 13: What Are Probabilities?

  Let’s find out what’s possible.

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• Optional

  Lesson 14: Estimating Probabilities Through Repeated Experiments

  Let’s do some experimenting.

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• Optional

  Lesson 15: Keeping Track of All Possible Outcomes

  Let’s explore sample spaces for experiments with multiple parts.

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• Optional

  Lesson 16: Multi-Step Experiments

  Let’s look at probabilities of experiments that have multiple steps.

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  • Practice Problems
• Optional

  Lesson 17: Designing Simulations

  Let’s simulate some real-life scenarios.

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  • Practice Problems