SINDANGAN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
MATHEMATICS 7
WEEK 1 FOURTH QUARTER

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INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

I. LEARNING CONTEXT

About the Lesson: This is an introductory lesson to basic concepts, uses, and importance of
Statistics. The first lesson allows you to experience systematic gathering and organizing data. This
makes use of your knowledge of arranging numbers according to some considerations, like arranging
numbers in descending or ascending order.

What is Statistics?

Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. It deals with
all aspects of this, including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and
experiments.

Functions or Uses of Statistics

A. Statistics helps in providing a better understanding and exact description of a phenomenon of

nature.
B. Statistics helps in proper and efficient planning of a statistical inquiry in any field of study.
C. Statistics helps in collecting an appropriate quantitative data.
D. Statistics helps in presenting complex data in a suitable tabular and graphic form for an easy and
clear comprehension of the data.
E. Statistics helps in drawing valid inferences, along with a measure of their reliability about the
population parameters from the sample data

These are some examples of activities which Statistics is involved.

1.Census of population
2. Registration of election voters.

Other examples would be:

1. 46% of people polled trust the present government, while 14% doubt the government
capacity, and the rest abstained
2. A school's drop-out rate has decreased by 2%.
3. 88% of people questioned feel that it is better to exercise at least twice a week.

II. LEARNING COMPETENCE WITH CODE

Explain the importance of Statistics (M7SP-Iva-I)
Poses problems that can be solved using Statistics (M7SP-IVa-2)

III. EXERCISES/ACTIVITIES
A. List down some problems or questions that can be answered using Statistics.

Ex. 1. What fraction of Filipinos is living below poverty line?

2. What is the school’s graduation rate?

3. A couple has 4 boys, and they are pregnant again: what is their chance of having another
boy?
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B. Determine the following whether the situation/questions is a statistical situation/questions or not.
Write S if it is Statistical and N if not .
___N___1. Counting coins from your wallet
_______2. What is the drop out rate of Grade 7 of SNAS.
____S__3. What do 7th Grade prefer to eat for lunch?
_______4. How many plastic bottles did I use last month?
_______5. Do shoppers in my town use paper bags or plastic bags?
_______6. How much do drivers spend on gasoline per month?

C. Make a survey in your community or in school to find out how far students are travelling in coming
to school. Make the best estimate using kilometer.

Name Distance from home to school

Jessie Nava 2km
Micheal Lapas 3km

IV. REFLECTION
In your point of view, state the importance of Statistics in your life or in the community? (5 points)
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V. REFERENCES

1. Deped Teacher’s Guide, Mathematics 7, page 292-294

2. E-reference: https//www.google.com/search?q=statistics
3. Introduction to Statistics: David M. Lane et al.,pp. 656

Prepared by: JESSIE M. NAVA

Checked and Reviewed by: FERNANDO O. MALAZARTE

SSP IV

Approved by: MA. THERESA M. EMPERIAL

PSDS