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Sampling and Hypothesis Testing using the Normal Distribution: Sample Mean Gap-Filler

In this activity, students are given a variety of normal distributions each containing missing numbers. Students are required to fit the given numbers into the correct place. This puzzle is designed to test students’ understanding of the mean and variance of the sample mean for a Normal distribution. A certain amount of number theory is required to find the unique answer. The resource contains an answer sheet and a set of teacher notes.

This resource is part of the Making Stats Vital collection from Jonny Griffiths.

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