Probability and Statistics

• Course #3190G/H.5 Credit/Math- Paired with Trigonometry (Course #3161G/H)
• 18 Weeks
• Prerequisites: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra 2

Description

After taking this course and its partner course, students will be better able to determine which branch of mathematics they prefer to study: calculus or statistics.

In this course, students will learn concepts and techniques for collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making predictions.  Specific topics studied include:

• Describing types of data (e.g. quantitative versus categorical)
• Identifying and describing measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation
• Designing a statistical experiment and using sampling techniques
• Organizing information and applying probability rules to compute probabilities of events