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Unit 5: Statistics & Probability

Master data analysis, statistical measures, and probability concepts. Build analytical skills through engaging real-world scenarios involving sports statistics, test scores, board games, and weather predictions.

4 Lessons3.5-4.5 hoursData Analysis & Probability

What You'll Learn

Master data analysis, statistical measures, and probability concepts. Learn to collect and organize data, calculate statistical measures, understand probability basics, and apply these concepts to solve real-world problems involving sports, games, and predictions.

Data Collection & Organization

Learn to collect, organize, and display data using tables, charts, and graphs through sports statistics scenarios.

50-65 minutes Scenario: Sports Statistics
Data CollectionTablesChartsGraphsData Organization

Statistical Measures

Calculate mean, median, mode, and range to analyze data sets and make informed decisions.

55-70 minutes Scenario: Test Scores Analysis
MeanMedianModeRangeData Analysis

Probability Basics

Understand probability concepts and calculate simple probabilities through game scenarios.

60-75 minutes Scenario: Board Games
ProbabilityOutcomesEventsSimple ProbabilityGame Theory

Probability Applications

Apply probability concepts to solve real-world problems involving predictions and decision making.

65-80 minutes Scenario: Weather Predictions
Probability ApplicationsPredictionsDecision MakingReal-world ProblemsProblem Solving

Unit Learning Goals

Data Analysis Skills

  • Collect and organize data effectively
  • Create and interpret charts and graphs
  • Calculate statistical measures accurately

Probability Understanding

  • Understand basic probability concepts
  • Calculate simple probabilities
  • Apply probability to real-world situations