Probability and Statistics

PROBABILITY & STATISTICS: This one-semester course develops appreciation for, and skill in, applying statistical techniques in the decision making process.  Topics that will be included are: methods of data collection, organization of data, and graphical techniques for exhibiting data together with measures of central tendency and variation.  Basic laws of probability, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, and making inferences from samples will be included.  Practical examples based real experimental data are used throughout.  Whenever possible, students will plan and conduct experiments or surveys and analyze the resulting data. Technology, such as scientific calculators, graphing calculators, computers, and other technology-based equipment, will be an integral part of instructional and assessment activities.

Length: Semester

Offered: Fall

Number of Periods per Semester: One

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Prerequisites:  Algebra II

Application:  None

Tryout : None

Counselor Approval Required: None

Dual Credit: No

Weighted: No

Diploma Path: Counts as a Mathematics Course for all Diplomas

Quantitative Reasoning: No

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