Probability and Chance in Mathematics

Course

ID: 180 | Video: None | Audio: Low | Animation: Low

Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Improve your knowledge of probability, chance and the analysis of data.

By Publisher: XSIQ | Factsheet

This free online course introduces you to the mathematics of probability, chance and the analysis of data. The course begins by introducing data collection and analysis, graphs and frequency distribution. The course examines chance in the context of gambling, odds and probability. The course is of interest to anybody who needs to analyse mathematical data and is particularly valuable to students studying for exams.

Modules in Probability and Chance in Mathematics

Learning Outcome

After completing this course you will be able to compare and calculate the mean, mode and median. You will know the meaning of the inter-quartile range. You will be able to effectively interpret the nominal, discrete and continuous data of frequency tables and graphs. You will be aware of different types of graphs. This course will help you to understand probability in contexts such as rolling a dice and tossing a coin.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Noel Ishmael - Guyana

    2012-05-20 02:05:28

    Course Module: Frequency and graphs
    Course Topic: Frequency tables with discrete data
    Comment: This course is very compact, clear and enjoyable...thank you Alison

  • ALISON Support Team - Ireland

    2012-03-13 08:03:25

    Course Module: Summarising data
    Course Topic: Mode
    Comment: Courses » Schools Curriculum » Probability and Chance in Mathematics » Summarising data » Mode

  • Jerald Costa - United States of America

    2011-11-01 01:11:30

    This is supposed to educate you! I find typos and errors all over your course's. How are you supposed to learn anything, if you the teacher, are wrong?

  • namhla ngxaki - South Africa

    2011-02-05 03:02:00

    Alison program keep up the good work

  • Susan Whitaker - United States of America

    2010-05-08 10:05:29

    allison.com is great.