Part 6: Sampling Distributions
Statistical Concepts Covered
Sampling distributions (general concept)
Comparing an observation to random draws
Relevant Topics Covered
Gerrymandering
Note: This lesson follows the inference trifecta approach, rather than our standard lesson format. Watch the brief Teacher Guide videos on the lesson page for instructions.
Statistical Concepts Covered
p vs. p(hat)
Sampling Dist. for a Proportion
Sample Size and Spread
Relevant Topics Covered
Can a person smell Parkinson’s disease?
Can a machine smell Parkinson’s disease?
Note: This two-day lesson follows the inference trifecta approach, rather than our standard lesson format. Watch the brief Teacher Guide video on the lesson page for instructions.
Statistical Concepts Covered
Random Condition
10% Condition
Large Counts Condition
Relevant Topics Covered
Election polling
Why were the polls so wrong about Trump?
Statistical Concepts Covered
Sampling Distribution for a Mean
Central Limit Theorem
Conditions for Sampling Means
Relevant Topics Covered
Veteran mental health appointment wait times
Warning: Lesson mentions veteran suicide data
Note: This two-day lesson follows the inference trifecta approach, rather than our standard lesson format. Watch the brief Teacher Guide video on the lesson page for instructions.
