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Central Limit Theorem lesson

A set of resources that are useful in introducing the Central Limit Theorem in an introductory statistics class.
Course: Elementary Statistics

Date Added to MERLOT:: May 24, 2007
Created by:: Lisa Green
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Prerequisites

Knowledge of mean, standard deviation, histograms, probability, the normal distribution.

Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes

Pedagogical Approach

None

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify histograms that could result from several sample means. Students will give the mean and standard deviation of the sample means based on the mean and standard deviation of the original population. Students will distinguish between probabilities for one observation and probabilities for sample means.

Assessment & Other Information

Assessment

Questions will be added to a mid-term exam and the final exam. I may also include an in-class worksheet, depending on available time.

Other Information

None

Course Resources

Against All Odds (Presentation)

Lecture: Video about the sample mean, the central limit theorem, and control charts. I stopped it before the control... More

Lecture: Video about the sample mean, the central limit theorem, and control charts. I stopped it before the control chart section, so instead of taking up 28 minutes of class time, it'll only take about 15 minutes. Log-in required, but no cost. This individual video is accessed by scrolling down to the "Individual Program Descriptions - 18. The Sample Mean and Control Charts" and click the "VOD" icon at the top-right of the description.