Sampling Distributions and the Central Limit Theorem
Students will explore sampling distributions and understand the implications of the Central Limit Theorem.
Key Questions
- Explain the significance of the Central Limit Theorem in statistical inference.
- Predict the shape, center, and spread of a sampling distribution of sample means.
- Analyze how increasing sample size affects the variability of a sampling distribution.
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