7th Grade Probability and Statistics Review

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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 is a sample in statistics?

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A sample is a part of a group being surveyed, used to represent the whole population.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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How do you calculate the median of a set of numbers?

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To find the median, arrange the numbers in order and identify the middle value. If there is an even number of values, average the two middle numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the formula for finding the total number of combinations in a probability scenario?

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Total combinations = (Number of choices for option 1) x (Number of choices for option 2)...

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What is a population in statistics?

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A population is the entire group that you want to draw conclusions about.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What does it mean for an event to be independent in probability?

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Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not affect the occurrence of the other.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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How do you find the mean of a set of numbers?

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To find the mean, add all the numbers together and divide by the total count of numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a random sample?

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A random sample is a subset of a population where each member has an equal chance of being selected.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a standard die?

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The probability is 3/6 or 1/2, since there are three even numbers (2, 4, 6) out of six possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is a quartile in statistics?

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A quartile is a type of quantile that divides a data set into four equal parts.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C