Algebra Functions Data Analysis · Data Analysis
Virginia SOL AFDA.DA.3
Virginia SOL AFDA.DA.3 is part of the Data Analysis strand in Algebra Functions Data Analysis (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students calculate and interpret probabilities, including those in contextual situations. Below is what AFDA.DA.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice AFDA.DA.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL AFDA.DA.3 means
Calculate and interpret probabilities, including those in contextual situations.
Skills you’ll practice for AFDA.DA.3
- Analyze, interpret, and make predictions based on theoretical probability.
- Calculate conditional probabilities for dependent, independent, and mutually exclusive events.
- Represent and calculate probabilities using Venn diagrams, probability trees, organized lists, two-way tables, simulations, or other probability models.
- Interpret probabilities from simulations or experiments to make informed decisions and justify the rationale.
- Define and give contextual examples of complementary, dependent, independent, and mutually exclusive events.
- Given two or more events in a problem setting, determine whether the events are complementary, dependent, independent, and/or mutually exclusive.
- Compare and contrast permutations and combinations, including those in contextual situations.
- Calculate the number of permutations of n objects taken r at a time, without repetition.
- Calculate the number of combinations of n objects taken r at a time, without repetition.
Key concepts covered by AFDA.DA.3
- theoretical probability
- probability analysis
- probability predictions
- conditional probability
- dependent events
- independent events
- mutually exclusive events
- probability representation
- Venn diagrams
- probability trees
- two-way tables
- simulations
- probability models
- probability interpretation
- simulation analysis
- experimental probability
- informed decisions
- complementary events
- contextual examples
- event classification
- permutations
- combinations
- contextual comparison
- permutations calculation
- nPr
- without repetition
- combinations calculation
- nCr
How to study and practice SOL AFDA.DA.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether AFDA.DA.3 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Algebra Functions Data Analysis standards in Data Analysis
- AFDA.DA.1 — Apply the data cycle to represent bivariate data in scatterplots and determine the curve of best fit using linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.
- AFDA.DA.2 — Apply the data cycle to design and implement an experiment and/or observational study.
- AFDA.DA.4 — Describe and apply the properties of normal distribution, including those in contextual situations.
Frequently asked questions about SOL AFDA.DA.3
What is Virginia SOL AFDA.DA.3?
SOL AFDA.DA.3 is a Algebra Functions Data Analysis Standard of Learning in the Data Analysis strand. It expects students to calculate and interpret probabilities, including those in contextual situations.
What skills does SOL AFDA.DA.3 cover?
SOL AFDA.DA.3 is assessed on 9 skills: analyze, interpret, and make predictions based on theoretical probability; calculate conditional probabilities for dependent, independent, and mutually exclusive events; represent and calculate probabilities using Venn diagrams, probability trees, organized lists, two-way tables, simulations, or other probability models; interpret probabilities from simulations or experiments to make informed decisions and justify the rationale; define and give contextual examples of complementary, dependent, independent, and mutually exclusive events; given two or more events in a problem setting, determine whether the events are complementary, dependent, independent, and/or mutually exclusive; compare and contrast permutations and combinations, including those in contextual situations; calculate the number of permutations of n objects taken r at a time, without repetition; calculate the number of combinations of n objects taken r at a time, without repetition.
What strand of Algebra Functions Data Analysis is SOL AFDA.DA.3 in?
SOL AFDA.DA.3 belongs to the Data Analysis reporting strand of the Algebra Functions Data Analysis Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL AFDA.DA.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether AFDA.DA.3 is already solid, then work the 9 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.