Probability and Statistics
About Probability and Statistics*
Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are sports statistics, medical research, environmental studies, business and Big Data analytics. Students will study methods of displaying and summarizing data, elementary probability, probability distributions and the normal curve. Students will learn to analyze data using spreadsheets and use statistics to describe patterns or predict outcomes.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
About The Statistics of Sports*
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the concepts of both descriptive and inferential statistics through the lens of the sporting world. Students will learn statistical skills and analysis and apply them to the world of athletics. Students will represent, interpret, analyze, and predict data (categorical and quantitative). Students will examine relationships between variables using different statistical methods. This course will also introduce students to basic probability and odds. This class will require several project-based research assignments.
* denotes semester classes.
About Statistical Algebra
Statistical Algebra takes the common algebra topics and looks at them through the individual student’s lens, that is grounded in student choice and rooted in statistical analysis. Students will create equations and model them in multiple ways to determine how to best analyze real world situations. Interpreting data helps us explore relationships so we can figure out how to find meaningful connections to make intelligent predictions and make informed decisions. (This course meets the New Hampshire state ALGEBRA requirement for graduation.)
About AP Statistics
This Advanced Placement course is equivalent to an introductory college course in statistics. It will include all of the topics in the AP syllabus as outlined by the College Board. Students will be introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data, Planning a Study, Anticipating Patterns and Statistical Inference. (Many colleges admit students to advanced standing in mathematics based upon their performance on the AP Examination. Students will be prepared and encouraged to take the AP examination in May.)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Advanced Algebra II with teacher recommendation