ACT Math

A comprehensive course covering the essential math concepts and strategies needed to excel on the ACT.

Advanced Topics

Probability and Statistics

Making Sense of Data

Probability and statistics questions test your ability to interpret information and predict outcomes.

Probability

  • Probability is the chance that an event will happen.
  • Calculated as \( P = \frac{\text{number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{total possible outcomes}} \)

Statistics

  • Mean: The average value.
  • Median: The middle value.
  • Mode: The most common value.
  • Range: Difference between largest and smallest numbers.

Reading Graphs

  • Bar graphs, line plots, and scatterplots show data visually.

Real-World Application

Use these skills to understand sports stats, survey results, or even weather forecasts!

Examples

  • The probability of rolling a 3 on a fair die is \( \frac{1}{6} \)

  • The mean of 2, 4, 6 is \( \frac{2+4+6}{3} = 4 \)

In a Nutshell

Probability and statistics help you understand and predict real-life events using numbers.

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