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Lesson 7.1 - Intro to Confidence Intervals

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Relevant Topics Covered

  • Hurricane Katrina

  • Emergency Response

Statistical Concepts Covered

  • Point Estimates & Margins of Error

  • Interpreting a Confidence Interval

  • Interpreting a Confidence Level

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7.1 Video

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7.1 Student Items

Handout: pdf, docx

Video Reflection Q’s: form*

Desmos Activity: link*

*these resources are mainly used in online or flipped classrooms. See guide.

7.1 Teacher Items

Handout Key: pdf, docx

Slide Deck: ppt, pdf

CED/Textbook Alignment: page