Praxis Math

Praxis Mathematics examination for teacher certification.

Advanced Topics

Data Analysis and Probability

Making Sense of Data

Data analysis involves collecting, organizing, and interpreting information. Probability tells us how likely events are.

Reading and Creating Graphs

Bar graphs, line plots, and pie charts help visualize data. Knowing how to read and create these is vital for making informed decisions.

Calculating Probability

Probability measures the chance of something happening, from rolling a die to predicting rain. It's calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

Applications Everywhere

Data and probability are used in sports stats, weather forecasting, and even choosing the fastest route to school.

Examples

  • Determining the likelihood of drawing a red card from a deck.

  • Making a bar graph of favorite fruits in a classroom survey.

In a Nutshell

Data analysis and probability help us understand and predict outcomes.