Course Description
This course is designed for eighth-grade students who want to gain knowledge and skills in statistics and probability. The course will cover basic concepts and techniques in data analysis, probability theory, and inferential statistics. Through lectures, exercises, and group projects, students will learn how to organize, summarize, and interpret data, assess the probabilities of events, and make statistical inferences.
Course Goals and Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Define and apply key Statistical concepts and Probability theory
- Collect, organize, display, and analyze data
- Make decisions and draw conclusions based on statistical findings
- Understand the relationship of Statistics and Probability to real-world applications
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Statistics
- Lesson 1: Basic Concepts in Statistics
- Lesson 2: Types of Data
- Lesson 3: Sampling Techniques
Module 2: Descriptive Statistics
- Lesson 4: Frequency Distributions
- Lesson 5: Measures of Central Tendency
- Lesson 6: Measures of Dispersion
Module 3: Probability Theory
- Lesson 7: Theoretical and Experimental Probability
- Lesson 8: Compound Events and Independent Events
- Lesson 9: Conditional Probability
Module 4: Inferential Statistics
- Lesson 10: Hypothesis Testing
- Lesson 11: Confidence Intervals
- Lesson 12: Correlation and Regression
Module 5: Applications of Statistics and Probability
- Lesson 13: Statistical Analysis in Real-World Scenarios
- Lesson 14: Probability in Games of Chance
- Lesson 15: Probability in Decision-Making
- Lesson 16: Final Project and Review Session
Course Assessment
- Homework assignments after every lesson
- Classroom participation and group projects
- Quizzes and exams
- Final Project: a presentation on a statistical analysis of a real-world data set
Required Materials
- Textbook: "Statistics and Probability for Grade 8 Students"
- Notebook and Pen
- Graphing Calculator (optional)
Completion Requirements
To successfully complete this course, students must attend at least 80% of the classes, complete all assignments, and achieve an overall grade of at least B-.