Lesson 6.1 - Intro to Sampling Distributions

Relevant Context

  • Gerrymandering

Stats Content (CED Topic 5.1)

  • Sampling distributions (general concept)

  • Comparing observations to random draws

Note: This lesson follows the inference trifecta approach, rather than our standard lesson format. Watch the brief Teacher Guide video for instructions on using the materials in class.

Teacher Guide

A brief video walkthrough of the lesson materials, to help teachers plan.

Student Items

Handout: doc, pdf

Applet: link

Desmos: link

Teacher Items

Handout Key: doc, pdf

CED/Textbook Alignment: page

Lesson Feedback: link

Lesson updated in 2022. See the archived alternative version (German Tank Problem) here.