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Finding Standard Deviation

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Data Analysis
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Resource Types
Lessons

Finding Standard Deviation

Activity Overview

Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data.

Before the Activity

Provide each student with a copy of the attached .pdf document.

During the Activity

Students will:

  • Find the mean of a set of data
  • Use the mean and operations on lists to find the deviation from the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation.
  • After the Activity

  • Review student answers
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra II: Data Analysis
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    50 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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