This honors course covers concepts in statistics and probability. Students cover topics such as one-variable and two-variable data, methods of data collection, data analysis, probability theory, and random variables. In this course, there is a strong emphasis on real world applications. Students will examine how data analysis and the likelihood of events can be applied to our lives every day. This course will also strengthen critical thinking skills and ability to be a successful problem solver. Students will see a variety of real-life applications through individual and group activities as well as in weekly discussions. This writing-enhanced course serves as an introduction to the AP® Statistics course.
Students will be able to: • Identify different types of data
• Identify and apply different data collection techniques
• Construct and interpret statistical displays
• Apply and interpret statistical measures
• Conduct a study and interpret their findings
• Apply counting methods
• Calculate and interpret the likelihood of events
• Apply the rules of probability
• Apply critical thinking skills and interpret real-world applications in written form
Students need to have access to a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.