Statistical Measurements

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Statistical Measurements Lesson Plan
Students will compute the range, mean, median and mode of a data set. They will collect a data set and use PowerPoint to present the data set, and its range, mean, median and mode. Included in their PowerPoint presentation will be a descriptive paragraph about the range, mean, median and mode within the data set's context.

• "Statistical Measurements" PowerPoint presentation for Teacher Use" (PowerPoint)
• "Worksheet: Statistical Measurements"
• "Sample Worksheet: Statistical Measurements"
• "Sample: Statistical Measurements in Excel"
• "Slides and Presentation Rubric"
• "Step Sheet: Creating a PowerPoint Presentation"
• "Step Sheet: Inserting Text, ClipArt or Graphics"
• "Step Sheet: Gathering and Inserting Electronic Images"
• "Step Sheet: Putting the Slide Show Together"
• "Step Sheet: Using a Projection Device"
• "Step Sheet: Calculating Statistical Measurements in Excel"

On-line Resources

• Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
  Interactive math lessons devoted to the introduction of statistics.
• Resources for Teachers
  A list of links devoted to statistics for the mathematics teacher.
• Data Analysis and Probability
  Features instructional programs from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
• PowerPoint in the Classroom
  Information on Creating PowerPoint presentation that includes a Teacher's Guide.
• PowerPoint Tutorial
  A PowerPoint tutorial created by Mark L. Merickel of Oregon State University.
• Best PowerPoint Websites
  A list of links providing free resources, tutorials, and downloads for PowerPoint.

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