Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Module Five - Sampling and the Central Limit Theorem

• NCJ Number: 72506
• Author(s): S L Marateck
• Date Published: 1980
• Length: 0 pages
• Corporate Author: Ctr for Humanities
• Sale Source: Not Available Through National Institute of Justice/NCJRS Document Loan Program; Ctr for Humanities
• Publication Type: Instructional Material
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. The kit contains 80 color slides, a color filmstrip, a 33 1/3 rpm record, 35 minute audiocassette, a worksheet, and an 18 page teacher's guide.

Annotation

This sound-slide audiovisual program discusses the analysis of data in terms of population and sample; also, it introduces the usage of the central limit theorem in the analysis of samples.

Abstract

Both techniques of sampling and the application of the Central Limit Theorem are introduced. The major topics considered are definitions of population and sample, distribution of data in a population, and normally distributed population. Sample averages are covered, as are histograms, the Central Limit Theorem, nonnormal populations, and the Central Limit Theorem applied to sums. The frame number on which each topic begins is provided. In addition, a worksheet has been included with the program to give students more experience with the types of problems discussed. The worksheet may be duplicated for use along with the program; answers to the problems are included in the teacher's guide. Instructions for presentation and a script are also included. For complementary materials, see NCJ 72502-05 and 72507. (Author abstract modified)