Probability & Statistics CP focuses on the development of the student’s understanding of and ability to apply mathematics to solve real-world problems dealing with probability, statistics, and data analysis. Students are expected to utilize graphing calculators and/or computer software throughout the course.
Classroom teachers will determine, based on the needs of students, the emphasis given to the various topics and the extent of calculator or computer use. Classroom teachers are encouraged to work with occupational instructors and local businesses to incorporate career and technology applications of mathematics in the workplace.
Students will
· work with a set of data to perform statistical analyses and summarize the results;
· examine ways to organize & display data to draw conclusions about relationships that may exist in the data;
· describe and summarize data numerically using central tendency, variation, and position statistics;
· describe and summarize data numerically using distributions;
· utilize statistical applications to solve problems in a workplace or manufacturing environment;
· use counting methods and probability formulas to evaluate the likelihood of events occurring; and
· apply probability as a decision-making tool to workplace applications.