The Standard Deviants cover discrete and continuous random variables like Baryshnikov covers the dance floor. Languish not though, for variance, standard deviation, and other linchpins of statistical learning will also present themselves for your enjoyment. So gather your favorite beverage, and tip up your chair.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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The Binomial Formula
The Standard Deviants visit the binomial formula again. The best part of all, you don’t need paper or pen. They’ll go beyond the basics and show you some tricks, using clear explanations and fancy graphics. No mess, no boredom, no cheap gimmicks, just old-fashioned fun and a bit of rhythmics.
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Working With Distributions
More about continuous random intervals. The Standard Deviants take you from point A to point B, step-by-step. On the horizon is the duo of distributions: normal and uniform. These two distributions will sizzle more than hotcakes on a radiator. Then it’s a sample of sampling.
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Statistics Tricks
The Standard Deviants lighten your laughter, sooth your suffering, and refine your reasoning. You’ll find out how to employ the empirical rule, command the confidence coefficient, and exercise the error of estimation. And you’ll learn what we call the meanest of the mean: the mean of the sampling distribution.
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Angle Formulas
It’s time to angle yourself for some trig learning, because the Standard Deviants are here to discuss angle formulas, identities, and proofs. And no trig experience would be complete without examples – lots and lots of examples to help solidify your trig knowledge.
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North Africa
The Standard Deviants are your tour guides as they study the diverse histories, cultures, economics and physical characteristics of distant (and not-so-distant) regions of our world. In this episode, the Standard Deviants explore the lay of the land and development of North Africa.
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Russia, The Caucasus and Central Asia (DVD)
The Standard Deviants are your tour guides as they study the diverse histories, cultures, economics and physical characteristics of distant (and not-so-distant) regions of our world. In this episode, the Standard Deviants explore Europe as a world shaper and the important region that contains Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
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The US and Canada (DVD)
Take a trip with the Standard Deviants as they show you the diverse people and landscapes that make up North America! You’ll explore America’s major regions and go on a journey through the home of hockey, Canada.
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Eyes and Ears
Look here and listen up! You’re eyes and ears are some extremely cool and useful structures. They’re also the stars of this program. The Standard Deviants start with a quick review of the nervous system. Then it’s on to the ears and eyes: what they look like on the inside and how they work. You’ll even learn about some common disorders that affect our eyes and ears.
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North Africa
The Standard Deviants are your tour guides as they study the diverse histories, cultures, economics and physical characteristics of distant (and not-so-distant) regions of our world. In this episode, the Standard Deviants explore the lay of the land and development of North Africa.