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Amazing Applications of Probability and Statistics
From Intuitor, this site explores seven applications of probability and statistics, including Simpson's Paradox and Type I and Type II Errors.
  Amazing Applications of Probability and Statistics

StatLib
"A system for distributing statistical software, datasets, and information" from the Department of Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University.
  StatLib

STATLETS Glossary
This site contains an alphabetical listing of statistical terms copyrighted by StatPoint, LLC.
  STATLETS Glossary

Statistics Explained
This site is a glossary of statistical terms created by the Animated Software Company that can also be run offline.
  Statistics Explained

How to Study Statistics
This site from Constance Cutchins contains nine suggestions for necessary study habits for student success in the study of statistics.
  How to Study Statistics

Collaborative Projects
Compiled by Pat Daley during the Constructing Mathematics on the Internet Summer 1996 Institute at Swarthmore, these projects deal mostly with data collection.
  Collaborative Projects

STEPS Statistics Glossary
Content is grouped by main concept area, as well as alphabetically.
  STEPS Statistics Glossary

History of Statistics
This site from the UCLA Department of Statistics contains links to articles on the history of statistics, portraits of statisticians, and short biographies for several statisticians.
  History of Statistics

Portraits of Statisticians
Provided by the Department of Mathematics at The University of York, this site provides links to portraits of 313 statisticians. It also contains links to information on the life and works of many statisticians.
  Portraits of Statisticians

Internet Projects for Introductory Statistics
This site from Addison Wesley Longman contains projects for introductory statistics. These projects are designed to build statistical understanding "by analyzing real data and interacting with graphical demonstrations of statistical concepts." This site supplements Neil Weiss' Introductory Statistics textbook, but the projects can be used with other texts.
  Internet Projects for Introductory Statistics

Statistics on the Web
This site, compiled by Clay Helberg, contains an extensive list of statistical resources available through the Internet.
  Statistics on the Web

Teaching Statistics
Arthur Owen's site contains 50 project ideas in statistics.
  Teaching Statistics

STATS
The Statistical Assessments Service (STATS) provides analysis of current statistical trends in the news. This site has numerous articles that can be used as a springboard for classroom discussions.
  STATS







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