Lessons for S.ID.A.2
Comparing two distributionsSaying how two groups differ in center, spread and shape, on the same scale, with units.Lesson
Computing a standard deviation, sample and populationWorking through the distances from the mean, squaring, averaging and taking the root.Lesson
Interpreting a standard deviationSaying in the setting's own units how far a typical value sits from the mean.Lesson
Mean, median and skew: choosing the centerThe long tail pulls the mean toward it while the median stays near the bulk of the data.Lesson
Median and modeThe middle value, and the most common one.Lesson
Quartiles and the five number summaryThe three values that cut an ordered data set into four parts of about equal size.Lesson
Range and interquartile rangeHow far the data spans, and how far its middle half spans.Lesson
Standard deviationThe typical distance from the mean, squared and rooted, and why squared.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Comparing two distributions worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Computing a standard deviation, sample and population worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Interpreting a standard deviation worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Mean, median and skew: choosing the center worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Quartiles and the five number summary worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview