Against All Odds - 6. Time Series
'Statistics can reveal patterns over time. Using the concept of seasonal variation, this program shows ways to present smooth data and recognize whether a particular pattern is meaningful. Stock market trends and sleep cycles are used to explore the topics of deriving a time series and using the 68-95-99.7 rule to determine the control limits.'
Against All Odds - 9. Correlation
'With this program, students will learn to derive and interpret the correlation coefficient using the relationship between a baseball player’s salary and his home run statistics. Then they will discover how to use the square of the correlation coefficient to measure the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables. A study comparing identical twins raised together and apart illustrates the concept of correlation.'
Teaching The Difference Between Standard/Non-Standard Measurement with Feet by the Foot™
Feet by the Foot™ from Learning Resources help students transition from non-standard to standard measurement. Teacher demonstrates how to measure a table using the feet by foot method.
Probability Introduction
This is an introduction to probability. Probability is the chance of something happening. An example on probability is shown using the weather forecast for the week. The fraction answer is turned to a percent.
An Introduction to the Trombone
A brief introduction to the trombone. Starts with a b flat-first position. C is 6th position. D-fourth position (even with the bell). Lesson 2 introduces quarter notes and quarter rests. (4:00)
Tips On How to Write Introduction Story
Learn tips on how to write the introduction to a story by discussing the story itself or discussing your career and what led to the story being written. Consider why you are writing a story introduction with tips from a writer and playwright.
Got Math?
This video simply addresses the importance of math in everyday life. It asks "Why is math important?" and answers that math is used in finance, investing, construction, music, art, traffic flow, nature and more. The motivational video could be used as an introduction to any math class on the first day of school. Run time 02:16.
The Five-Paragraph Essay Format
This live action video outlines the basic organization of a standard five-paragraph essay. The teacher stands at the white board and lectures. It emphasizes the significance of a including a strong thesis statement in the essay’s introduction. Topics to be addressed are in the body of the essay. Finally, the importance of writing a memorable conclusion is stressed. (3:13)
Complete Four Paragraph Essay Format
In this clip learn sentence by sentence on how to write a well structured four paragraph essay. This is an introduction on how to write a 4 paragraph essay format that can be used to write a well structured and organized essay. The format used in the clip is 4 paragraphs where each paragraph consists of 4 simple sentences.
Academic Writing Tips: How to Write a Persuasive Essay
Writing a persuasive essay involves proving one side of an argument against another side and developing the best arguments into a standard format essay. When writing a persuasive essay you need to be upfront on your position. Take all your reasons to agree with your position and then all the reasons to disagree. Then take all the reasons and figure out why your position is better than the other position. Make sure to only mention arguments t
ow - Phase 3 Digraphs
Introduction to the ow sound. Words are shown that make the ow sound with pictures. Owl, flower, town, clown, crown, and town are some of the words presented in this clip.
Statistics: Standard Deviation
This is a review of the first video in his statistics series: Statistics-What's it All About. Then, Mr. Khan, using computer software, introduces the viewer to standard deviation. The screen gets a little 'busy'-- the viewer may want to open the screen to 'full view'. (13:07)
Engineering an Empire - China, Part 1/5
This documentary offers information about the evolution of the empire of China and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. Introduction by Peter Weller and narrated by various scholars.
Engineering an Empire - China, Part 2/5
This documentary offers information about the evolution of the empire of China and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. Introduction by Peter Weller and narrated by various scholars.
Engineering an Empire - China, Part 3/5
This documentary offers information about the evolution of the empire of China and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. Introduction by Peter Weller and narrated by various scholars.
Engineering an Empire - China, Part 4/5
This documentary offers information about the evolution of the empire of China and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. Introduction by Peter Weller and narrated by various scholars.
The Election in Numbers - Roger Mortimer, MORI
Dr Roger Mortimore is Director of Political Analysis at Ipsos MORI. He was co-editor of the last two Political Communications studies of British general elections, and co-author of a number of other books on British elections.
Here he discusses statistics and polls undertaken throughout this years general election, including how the exit poll managed to predict the result so accurately. To see the slides from this presentation visit http://cutoday.wordpress.com/2010/05/14/election-results-just-
Web Design and Objects - Introduction
This reading material forms part of the "Introduction" topic in the Web Design and Objects module.
WISER for App iOS
'WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is a mobile application designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents.WISER: Information from Authoritative SourcesFirst responders in general, and HAZMAT units in particular, must make many decisions quickly in handling hazardous-materials incidents. They need accurate information about the hazardous substances, the emergency resources available, and the surrounding environmental conditions to save lives and min
Keith Gresham, David Hollander: Creative Commons - Guilt-Free Reuse of Others' Work - February 25, 2
Lunch 'n Learn presentation: Current copyright law can create problems and generate confusion for members of campus who would like to incorporate existing photographs, illustrations, music, video, and other forms of creative content into their own publications, presentations, and projects. Creative Commons provides an easy-to-understand alternative to traditional copyright and is designed precisely to encourage people to share and build upon the work of others. Creators of content disseminated o
