Praxis Math

Praxis Mathematics examination for teacher certification.

Advanced Topics

Data Analysis and Probability

Making Sense of Data

Data analysis is about collecting, organizing, and interpreting numbers to make informed decisions. Probability deals with predicting how likely an event is to happen.

Organizing Data

Use tables, charts, and graphs to display data clearly.

Measures of Central Tendency

Mean, median, and mode help summarize large sets of data to find what’s typical.

Understanding Probability

Probability measures the chance of something happening, from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain).

Real-World Impact

Data and probability help you understand sports statistics, weather forecasts, and even classroom test results.

Examples

  • Calculating the probability of rolling a 6 on a standard die: \( \frac{1}{6} \).

  • Using a bar graph to compare favorite ice cream flavors in your class.

In a Nutshell

Data analysis and probability help us make predictions and informed choices.