Module 8 - Probability & Statistics

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4

In this module, you will learn about measures of central tendencies, probability theory, statistical inferences and biases in sampling and analysis. You will understand these concepts and be able to make and evaluate predictions.

Activity 1: Key Terms & Definitions

Mean, median, mode and a range of a data collection
Random Sampling
Probability
Statistics
Bias in statistical analysis

In your notebook for IS Math, continue your glossary section for quick reference.

Resources:

MyMathLab Complete Steps 1-4 in Module 8 on Probability & Statistics.

All students should go to the community and participate in the exercises of the week.

Supplemental Resources:

This math dictionary for kids by Jenny Eather gives easy, interactive examples. www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html .
This is a site by Bruce Simmons and you can access terms alphabetically: http://www.mathwords.com/a.htm

In your notebook for IS Math, continue your glossary section for quick reference.

Citation: rbennett1. (2007, September 28). Module 8 - Probability & Statistics. Retrieved March 20, 2010, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/interdisciplinary-studies-mathematics/a81.html.