Statistics and Probability/ Introduction to Research
Grade 8 Science Class S.Y. 2019-2020 First Quarter
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Topic A. DATA HANDLING
Learning Explains the importance of statistics Objectives: Poses problems that can be solved using statistics Formulates simple statistical instruments Gathers statistical data Organizes data in frequency distribution table Uses appropriate graphs to represent organized data: pie chart, bar graph, line graph and histogram Illustrates the measures of central tendency (mean, median and mode) of a data Calculates the measures if central tendency of ungrouped and grouped data Illustrates the measures of variability (range, average deviation, variance, standard deviation) of a statistical data. Calculates the measures of variability of grouped data and ungrouped data Uses appropriate statistical measures in analyzing and interpreting statistical data Draws conclusions from graphic and tabular data and measures of central tendency and variability. Topic NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH Share research experiences and knowledge Explain the importance of research in daily life Describe characteristics, processes and ethics of research Differentiate quantitative from qualitative research Provide examples of the types of research areas of interest Requirement Written task – 40% s Quizzes Research title with Chapter 1 Performance task – 40% Pre-defense Examination – 20%