SSAT Upper Level: Quantitative
SSAT Upper Level
Practical Applications
Understanding Sports Stats
The Math Behind the Game
Sports are full of numbers: scores, averages, win/loss records, and more. Understanding statistics helps you follow and analyze games.
Key Ideas
- Calculating averages (mean, median)
- Comparing player performances
- Predicting outcomes with probability
Math makes sports more exciting and helps you become a superfan!
Examples
Finding the average number of goals scored by a soccer team.
Comparing the batting averages of two baseball players.