Probability and Statistics

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What are independent events in probability?

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Independent events are events where the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another.

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What are dependent events in probability?

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Dependent events are events where the outcome of one event affects the outcome of another.

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What is a compound event?

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A compound event is an event that consists of two or more simple events.

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What is a spinner in probability?

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A spinner is a circular device divided into sections, each representing a different outcome, used to demonstrate probability.

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What is a box and whisker plot?

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A box and whisker plot is a graphical representation of data that shows the distribution, median, quartiles, and outliers.

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data set is ordered from least to greatest.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is correlation in statistics?

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Correlation is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.

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What is a positive correlation?

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A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What is a negative correlation?

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5