Normal Distribution Interactive Activity


Resource ID#: 25754 Primary Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/NormalDistribution/

With this online tool, students adjust the standard deviation and sample size of a normal distribution to see how it will affect a histogram of that distribution. This activity allows students to explore the effect of changing the sample size in an experiment and the effect of changing the standard deviation of a normal distribution. Tabs at the top of the page provide access to supplemental materials, including background information about the topics covered, a description of how to use the application, and exploration questions for use with the java applet.

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java Plugin
Keywords: normal distribution, histogram, standard deviation, median
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative,  Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: CPALMS

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