Part 6: Sampling Distributions
Covers: Topics 5.1 - 5.7 of the Course & Exam Description (CED)
Stats Content (CED Topic 5.1)
Sampling distributions (general concept)
Comparing an observation to random draws
Relevant Context
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.
Stats Content (CED Topics 5.2 & 5.5)
p vs. p(hat)
Sampling Dist. for a Proportion
Sample Size and Spread
Relevant Context
Can a person detect Parkinson’s with scent?
Can a machine detect Parkinson’s with scent?
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.
Stats Content (CED Topics 5.4-5.5)
Random Condition
10% Condition
Large Counts Condition
Relevant Context
Election polling
Why were the polls so wrong about Trump?
Stats Content (CED Topics 5.3 & 5.7)
Sampling Distribution for a Mean
Central Limit Theorem
Conditions for Sampling Means
Relevant Context
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.
