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