Probability and Statistics · Descriptive Statistics
Virginia SOL PS.DS.2
Virginia SOL PS.DS.2 is part of the Descriptive Statistics strand in Probability and Statistics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students represent and analyze numerical characteristics of univariate quantitative data sets. Below is what PS.DS.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PS.DS.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PS.DS.2 means
Represent and analyze numerical characteristics of univariate quantitative data sets.
Skills you’ll practice for PS.DS.2
- Interpret measures of central tendency: mean, median, and mode.
- Interpret measures of spread: range, interquartile range, variance, and standard deviation.
- Identify possible outliers using an algorithm.
- Investigate and explain the influence of outliers on a univariate data set.
- Explain how standard deviation addresses variability by examining its formula.
Key concepts covered by PS.DS.2
- central tendency
- mean
- median
- mode
- spread
- range
- interquartile range
- variance
- standard deviation
- outliers
- outlier detection
- algorithm
- outlier influence
- univariate data
- variability
- formula
How to study and practice SOL PS.DS.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PS.DS.2 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 Probability and Statistics standards in Descriptive Statistics
- PS.DS.1 — Represent and analyze univariate quantitative data visualizations to identify patterns and departures.
- PS.DS.3 — Represent, compare, and analyze distributions of two or more univariate quantitative data sets.
- PS.DS.4 — Represent and analyze categorical data using two-way tables and graphical displays.
- PS.DS.5 — Represent and analyze quantitative bivariate data with scatterplots to identify relationships.
- PS.DS.6 — Create and interpret a linear model using the least squares regression method to assess relationships.
Frequently asked questions about SOL PS.DS.2
What is Virginia SOL PS.DS.2?
SOL PS.DS.2 is a Probability and Statistics Standard of Learning in the Descriptive Statistics strand. It expects students to represent and analyze numerical characteristics of univariate quantitative data sets.
What skills does SOL PS.DS.2 cover?
SOL PS.DS.2 is assessed on 5 skills: interpret measures of central tendency: mean, median, and mode; interpret measures of spread: range, interquartile range, variance, and standard deviation; identify possible outliers using an algorithm; investigate and explain the influence of outliers on a univariate data set; explain how standard deviation addresses variability by examining its formula.
What strand of Probability and Statistics is SOL PS.DS.2 in?
SOL PS.DS.2 belongs to the Descriptive Statistics reporting strand of the Probability and Statistics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PS.DS.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PS.DS.2 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.