Random variables

  • Statistics - maths of real life
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    Statistics - maths of real life

    Age
    14 to 18
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    This pilot collection of resources is designed to introduce key statistical ideas and help students to deepen their understanding.
  • Binomial conditions
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    Binomial conditions

    Age
    16 to 18
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    When is an experiment described by the binomial distribution? Why do we need both the condition about independence and the one about constant probability?
  • Binomial or not?
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    Binomial or not?

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Are these scenarios described by the binomial distribution?
  • Time to evolve 2
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    Time to evolve 2

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    How is the length of time between the birth of an animal and the birth of its great great ... great grandparent distributed?
  • Stats statements
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    Stats statements

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Are these statistical statements sometimes, always or never true? Or it is impossible to say?
  • Taking Chances
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    Taking chances

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance and is a shorter version of Taking Chances Extended.
  • Taking Chances Extended
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    Taking chances extended

    This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance.