Introduction to Statistics
Description : This course introduces foundational statistical concepts through hands‑on data collection and analysis projects, teaching students to interpret and visualize information using real‑world data sets.
Category : Math
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Foundations of Statistics Section 1: Introduction to Statistics - Lesson 1: Defining Statistics - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Statistics - Lesson 2: Role of Statistics in Everyday Life - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Role of Statistics in Everyday Life Section 2: Data Collection Basics - Lesson 1: Methods of Data Collection - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Methods of Data Collection - Lesson 2: Ethics in Data Collection - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Ethics in Data Collection Section 3: Types of Data - Lesson 1: Quantitative vs Qualitative Data - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Quantitative vs Qualitative Data - Lesson 2: Discrete vs Continuous Data - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discrete vs Continuous Data Section 4: Organizing and Summarizing Data - Lesson 1: Tabular Representations - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Tabular Representations - Lesson 2: Basic Data Summaries - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Data Summaries Section 5: Introduction to Statistical Projects - Lesson 1: Hands‑On Data Collection - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Hands‑On Data Collection - Lesson 2: Introduction to Data Analysis - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to Data Analysis Module 2: Data Collection Techniques Section 1: Surveys and Questionnaires - Lesson 1: Designing Effective Surveys - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Designing Effective Surveys - Lesson 2: Sampling Methods Basics - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sampling Methods Basics Section 2: Observational Studies - Lesson 1: Recording Observations Accurately - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Recording Observations Accurately - Lesson 2: Recognizing and Minimizing Bias - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Recognizing and Minimizing Bias Section 3: Experimental Data Collection - Lesson 1: Understanding Variables - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Variables - Lesson 2: Control and Randomization - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Control and Randomization Section 4: Utilizing Real‑World Data Sources - Lesson 1: Exploring Public Data Sets - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Exploring Public Data Sets - Lesson 2: Introduction to Data Privacy - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Data Privacy Section 5: Practical Field Studies - Lesson 1: Conducting Field Studies - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Conducting Field Studies - Lesson 2: Recording and Organizing Field Data - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recording and Organizing Field Data Module 3: Data Representation Section 1: Graphical Representations – Part I - Lesson 1: Creating Bar Graphs - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Creating Bar Graphs - Lesson 2: Interpreting Bar Graphs - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Interpreting Bar Graphs Section 2: Graphical Representations – Part II - Lesson 1: Constructing Line Graphs - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Constructing Line Graphs - Lesson 2: Understanding Line Graph Trends - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Line Graph Trends Section 3: Pie Charts and Pictograms - Lesson 1: Designing Pie Charts - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Designing Pie Charts - Lesson 2: Reading and Interpreting Pictograms - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Reading and Interpreting Pictograms Section 4: Histograms and Frequency Distributions - Lesson 1: Building Histograms - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Building Histograms - Lesson 2: Analyzing Frequency Distributions - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Analyzing Frequency Distributions Section 5: Introduction to Software Tools for Visualization - Lesson 1: Overview of Statistical Software - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Overview of Statistical Software - Lesson 2: Basic Data Visualization Techniques - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Data Visualization Techniques Module 4: Data Analysis Fundamentals Section 1: Measures of Central Tendency - Lesson 1: Calculating the Mean - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Calculating the Mean - Lesson 2: Exploring the Median and Mode - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring the Median and Mode Section 2: Measures of Dispersion - Lesson 1: Understanding Range and Variance - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Range and Variance - Lesson 2: Introduction to Standard Deviation - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Standard Deviation Section 3: Basics of Probability - Lesson 1: Fundamental Concepts of Probability - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Fundamental Concepts of Probability - Lesson 2: Simple Probability Experiments - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Probability Experiments Section 4: Interpreting Trends and Outliers - Lesson 1: Identifying Data Trends - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying Data Trends - Lesson 2: Recognizing and Handling Outliers - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Recognizing and Handling Outliers Section 5: Hands‑On Data Analysis Project - Lesson 1: Collecting and Preparing a Data Set - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collecting and Preparing a Data Set - Lesson 2: Analyzing and Presenting Findings - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Analyzing and Presenting Findings Module 5: Statistical Thinking in the Real World Section 1: Case Studies in Everyday Statistics - Lesson 1: Exploring Urban Data Analysis - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Urban Data Analysis - Lesson 2: Examining Environmental Data - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Examining Environmental Data Section 2: Ethics and Responsibility in Statistics - Lesson 1: Understanding Data Privacy and Consent - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Data Privacy and Consent - Lesson 2: Avoiding Data Misinterpretation - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Avoiding Data Misinterpretation Section 3: Critical Thinking with Data - Lesson 1: Evaluating Statistics in Media - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Evaluating Statistics in Media - Lesson 2: Recognizing Bias and Misleading Information - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing Bias and Misleading Information Section 4: Communicating Statistical Findings - Lesson 1: Basics of Report Writing with Data - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basics of Report Writing with Data - Lesson 2: Creating Effective Data Visuals for Presentations - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Effective Data Visuals for Presentations Section 5: Final Project and Course Review - Lesson 1: Planning Your Final Statistical Project - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning Your Final Statistical Project - Lesson 2: Review, Reflection, and Assessment - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Review, Reflection, and Assessment