Probability and Statistics

Simona Riva, May 12, 2018

Collection of activities related to probability and statistics

Table of Contents

  1. Probability
    1. Rolling two dice simultaneously - Sum of values - Exploration+Practice
    2. Probability and Geometry
    3. Binomial Coefficient and Symmetry
  2. Statistics
    1. Statistical Enquiry - Classifying Data
    2. Summarizing Data
    3. Mean, Median or Mode?

1.

Probability

  • 1. Rolling two dice simultaneously - Sum of values - Exploration+Practice
  • 2. Probability and Geometry
  • 3. Binomial Coefficient and Symmetry

1.1.

Rolling two dice simultaneously - Sum of values - Exploration+Practice

If you roll two standard dice simultaneously and add the values displayed on top, you always get a number between 2 and 12.[br][br]Explore the app below and discover how to calculate the probability of getting a given sum.
How many possible pairs of values can you get when you toss 2 dice simultaneously?
What is the probability to get a sum of 1?
What is the sum that is the most likely to occur?
Two sums are the least likely to occur.[br]Which are them?
– Simona Riva

1.2.

–

1.3.

–

2.

Statistics

  • 1. Statistical Enquiry - Classifying Data
  • 2. Summarizing Data
  • 3. Mean, Median or Mode?

2.1.

Statistical Enquiry - Classifying Data

Statistics is a branch of mathematics that studies problems by collecting, exploring and finding patterns and relationships among appropriate sets of data, in order to draw conclusions and predict trends.[br][br]Once the problem to be studied is well defined, the next step is collecting data.[br][br]Click the button(s) in the app below to discover how to classify data.
Now that you've learned how to classify statistical data, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! [br][br]Below are several examples of data. Your task is to identify the correct type of data for each one. Think carefully about what you've learned and choose the best option.
Ready, Set, Practice!
– Simona Riva

2.2.

–

2.3.

–

Information