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This video lecture introduces the cumulative distribution function and discusses properties of the function.

Discrete Distributions, General, Continuous Distributions, General

Random Variables - General Discrete/Continuous Definitions and Assessments

This video outlines the uses of two-ways tables and the different ways these tables can be analyzed. The video uses "real-world" data and problems to frame the concepts.

Continuous Distributions, General, Discrete Distributions, General

What is a Random Variable? - Basic Descriptions of Discrete and Continuous plus Assessments

This page defines different classifications of random variables and provided a self-assessment.

Discrete Distributions, General, Continuous Distributions, General

What is a Probability Distribution? - Basic Descriptions of Discrete/Continuous Distributions plus Assessments

This page defines probability distributions and provides examples of discrete and continuous distributions.

Discrete Distributions, General, Continuous Distributions, General

16. Random Variables - Video overview giving definitions, including discrete and continuous, using real-world examples

This video defines random variables and compares discrete and continuous distributions. It also provides various "real-word" scenarios that are modeled by random variables.

Continuous Distributions, General, Discrete Distributions, General, Random Variable

Probability Distributions - Overview

This webpage provides brief information about common discrete and continuous distributions including binomial, Poisson, t, normal, and F to mention a few.

Random Variable

Normal Distribution - Introduction

This Wikipage provides a lengthy explanation of the normal continuous (Gaussian) distribution.

Continuous Distributions, Normal

What is the Normal Distribution? - Introduction and Calculator

This site has a basic description of the normal continuous distribution, a normal distribution calculator, as well as a few examples.

Continuous Distributions, Normal

SOCR EduMaterials Activities BuffonNeedleExperiment

Goal of problem - estimate \(\pi\). A needle of length parameter \(l\) is droped on hardwood floor with floorboards of width 1.

Famous Problems, Buffon's Needle, Continuous Distributions, Uniform and Beta

Buffon's Needle - preservice teacher education

Goal - estimate \(\pi\). Experiment shows dropping a needle on lined paper to get an estimate of \(\pi\). Links to various Math Standards are included.

Famous Problems, Buffon's Needle, Continuous Distributions, Uniform and Beta