MA19.A2.25

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Algebra II with Statistics

MA19.A2.25
From a normal distribution, use technology to find the mean and standard deviation and estimate population percentages by applying the empirical rule.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
From a normal distribution,

Techniques to find the mean and standard deviation of data sets using technology.
Techniques to use calculators, spreadsheets, and standard normal distribution tables to estimate areas under the normal curve.

Skills

Students are able to:

From a normal distribution, accurately find the mean and standard deviation of data sets using technology.
Make reasonable estimates of population percentages from a normal distribution.
Read and use normal distribution tables and use calculators and spreadsheets to accurately estimate the areas under a normal curve.

Understanding

Students understand that:
Under appropriate conditions,

The mean and standard deviation of a data set can be used to fit the data set to a normal distribution.
Population percentages can be estimated by areas under the normal curve using calculators, spreadsheets, and standard normal distribution tables.

Vocabulary

Normal distribution
Population Percentages
Empirical Rule
Normal curve
Mean
Standard deviation

Aligned Learning Resources

Central Tendency | Targeted Math Instruction

What Is Statistics? | Against All Odds: Unit 1

Measures of Center | Against All Odds: Unit 4

Statistics: Using Sampling to Count Trees

Is This Normal? The Normal Distribution Explained

Is This Normal? Extending the Normal Distribution

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