Unit 12 · 2 Weeks · 7 Lessons

Probability, Distributions & Statistical Inference

How do counting, probability models, distributions, and sampling support responsible conclusions under uncertainty?

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Lessons include objectives, formulas, concept development, worked examples, guided and independent practice, differentiated pathways, application, misconception analysis, mastery evidence, reflection, and local completion.

Lesson 01

Fundamental Counting Principle, Permutations & Combinations

Use permutations when order matters and combinations when order does not. The Fundamental Counting Principle multiplies independent stage choices.

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Lesson 02

Probability Rules, Complements & Unions

Complements, unions, intersections, and mutually exclusive events organize probability calculations. Probabilities must remain between 0 and 1.

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Lesson 03

Conditional Probability, Independence & Bayes Reasoning

Conditional probability updates the sample space after information is known. Independence means P(A|B)=P(A), not merely that events are different.

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Lesson 04

Binomial Experiments & Expected Value

A binomial model requires fixed n, two outcomes, constant p, and independent trials. Mean is np and standard deviation is √[np(1−p)].

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Lesson 05

Normal Distributions, z-Scores & Percentiles

The normal model describes symmetric bell-shaped distributions. z-scores standardize distance from the mean, enabling percentile comparisons.

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Lesson 06

Sampling, Bias, Margin of Error & Study Design

Sampling design, randomization, sample size, and response quality affect inference. Larger random samples reduce sampling variability but do not automatically remove systematic bias.

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Lesson 07

Evaluating Statistical Claims & Communicating Uncertainty

Responsible statistical communication distinguishes observational studies from randomized experiments, reports uncertainty, and avoids misleading scales or selective summaries.

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