statisticsandprobability core

📖 Prior Knowledge

ContentPrerequisite relationships
Data A- Construct column graphs with a many-to-one scale → Represent data with a variety of graphs
- Interpret tables, column graphs and line graphs → Interpret graphs to draw conclusions
Data B- Identify misleading data representations → Explain misleading graphs
Fractions Decimals Percentages- Find a percentage of a quantity → Represent data with a variety of graphs

Classify data as either numerical (discrete or continuous) or categorical (nominal or ordinal) variables.pdf

  • Define a variable in the context of statistics as any characteristic, number or quantity that can be measured or counted
  • Classify and describe variables as numerical or categorical
  • Describe a numerical variable as either discrete or continuous
  • Describe a categorical variable as nominal or ordinal
  • Distinguish between and compare numerical (discrete or continuous) and categorical (nominal or ordinal) variables

Display data using graphical representations relevant to the purpose of the data.pdf

  • Represent single datasets using graphs, including frequency histograms and polygons, dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, divided bar graphs, column graphs, line graphs, sector graphs and pictograms, with or without digital tools
  • Include sources, titles, labels and scales when displaying data in a graph
  • Select the type of graph best suited to represent various single datasets and justify the choice of graph
  • Represent a dataset using a statistical infographic and justify the choice of graphical representation used

Interpret data in graphical representations.pdf

  • Identify and interpret data displayed on graphs
  • Identify features of graphical representations to draw conclusions
  • Interpret patterns in graphical representations to make predictions
  • Explain why a given graphical representation can lead to a misinterpretation of data