📚 Quick Reference Handbook of Statistical Formulas and Theorems | 统计公式定理速查手册
This handbook provides a concise summary of key statistical formulas and theorems covered in the SQA Year 8 (Scottish CfE Level 2/3) curriculum. Use it to quickly revise definitions, calculation steps, and graph-drawing rules. Each section presents the essential knowledge you need to tackle data handling and probability questions with confidence.
本手册简明归纳了 SQA 八年级(苏格兰卓越课程二级/三级)统计部分的核心公式和定理,供你快速回顾定义、计算步骤和绘图规则。每一节都提炼了攻克数据处理与概率题所必需的核心知识,助你自信迎考。
1. Mean | 平均数
The mean is the average value of a data set. To find the mean, add up all the data values and then divide the total by the number of values. The formula is:
平均数是一组数据的平均值。求平均数时,先把所有数据值加起来,再用总和除以数据个数。其公式为:
Mean = (Sum of values) ÷ (Number of values)
For example, to calculate the mean of 4, 7, 9, 12 and 3: sum = 4+7+9+12+3 = 35, number = 5, so mean = 35 ÷ 5 = 7. The mean can be a decimal even if all data values are whole numbers.
例如,计算 4、7、9、12 和 3 的平均数:和 = 4+7+9+12+3 = 35,个数 = 5,所以平均数 = 35 ÷ 5 = 7。即使所有数据值都是整数,平均数也可能为小数。
2. Median | 中位数
The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in ascending (or descending) order. If there is an odd number of values, the median is the one right in the middle. If there is an even number of values, the median is the mean of the two central values.
中位数是指将数据按升序(或降序)排列后位于中间位置的数值。若数据个数为奇数,中位数就是正中间的那个数;若为偶数,中位数则是中间两个数的平均数。
Example with odd count: for 3, 7, 8, 11, 15, the median is 8 (the 3rd value). Example with even count: for 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, order is already correct; the two middle numbers are 5 and 7, so median = (5+7) ÷ 2 = 6.
奇数个数据示例:3, 7, 8, 11, 15,中位数为 8(第 3 个数)。偶数个数据示例:2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12 已排好序,中间两数为 5 和 7,因此中位数 = (5+7) ÷ 2 = 6。
3. Mode | 众数
The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set. A set may have one mode, more than one mode (bimodal or multimodal) or no mode at all if all values occur equally often. The mode is useful for categorical data (e.g. favourite colour).
众数是数据集中出现次数最多的值。一个数据集可能有一个众数、多个众数(双众数或多众数),也可能没有众数(若所有值出现次数相同)。众数特别适用于分类数据(如最喜爱的颜色)。
For instance, in the list 2, 3, 3, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9, the mode is 7 because it appears three times. For the list 4, 5, 6, 7, each number appears once, so there is no mode.
例如,在数列 2, 3, 3, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9 中,众数是 7,因为 7 出现了三次。而数列 4, 5, 6, 7 中每个数字仅出现一次,因此没有众数。
4. Range | 极差
The range is a simple measure of spread. It shows how far apart the smallest and largest values are. The formula is:
极差是一个简单的离散程度度量,显示数据中最小值与最大值之间的跨度。公式为:
Range = Largest value – Smallest value
The range is affected by outliers (extremely high or low values). For example, the temperatures 12 °C, 15 °C, 18 °C, 11 °C, 22 °C have a range of 22 – 11 = 11 °C.
极差会受到异常值(极高或极低的数值)的影响。例如,气温 12 °C、15 °C、18 °C、11 °C、22 °C 的极差为 22 – 11 = 11 °C。
5. Frequency Tables | 频率表
A frequency table organises raw data by showing each value (or category) and how often it occurs (its frequency). The tally column helps count. A frequency table can be used for discrete data or grouped continuous data. The total of all frequencies equals the number of data items.
频率表通过列出每个数值(或类别)及其出现次数(频率)来整理原始数据。计数栏有助于统计。频率表可用于离散数据或分组连续数据。所有频率之和等于数据总个数。
Basic structure: first column ‘Data value’ (or ‘Class interval’ for grouped data), second column ‘Tally’, third column ‘Frequency’. Always check that the sum of frequencies matches the total number of data points.
基本结构:第一列“数据值”(或分组数据的“组距”),第二列“计数”,第三列“频率”。务必检查频率总和是否等于数据点总数。
6. Mean from a Frequency Table | 频率表求平均数
When data is presented in a frequency table, the mean is calculated by multiplying each data value by its frequency, summing these products, and then dividing by the sum of the frequencies. The formula is:
当数据以频率表呈现时,计算平均数的步骤是:将每个数据值乘以其频率,求这些乘积的总和,再除以频率总和。公式为:
Mean = (Σ x × f) ÷ (Σ f)
Here x represents the data value, f is the frequency, Σ means ‘sum of’. For grouped data, use the midpoint of each interval as x.
其中 x 代表数据值,f 代表频率,Σ 表示“求和”。对于分组数据,用每个区间的中点作为 x。
Example: value 2 (freq 3), value 5 (freq 4), value 8 (freq 2). Σfx = 2×3 + 5×4 + 8×2 = 6 + 20 + 16 = 42. Σf = 3+4+2 = 9. Mean = 42 ÷ 9 = 4.667 (approx.).
示例:数值 2(频率 3),数值 5(频率 4),数值 8(频率 2)。Σfx = 2×3 + 5×4 + 8×2 = 6 + 20 + 16 = 42。Σf = 3+4+2 = 9。平均数 = 42 ÷ 9 ≈ 4.667。
7. Bar Charts | 条形图
A bar chart represents categorical or discrete data with rectangular bars. The height of each bar shows the frequency. Important rules: bars must be of equal width and there must be gaps between the bars (unless it is a histogram). Both axes must be labelled, and the chart must have a title.
条形图用矩形条表示分类数据或离散数据,条的高度代表频率。重要规则:条宽必须相等,条与条之间要留空隙(直方图除外)。两条坐标轴必须标注,图表须有标题。
When drawing a bar chart, use a pencil and ruler. Choose a sensible scale for the vertical axis so that the tallest bar fits on the grid. Label the horizontal axis with the categories or data values.
绘制条形图时,使用铅笔和直尺。为纵轴选择合适的刻度,使最高的条能容纳在网格内。横轴标注类别或数据值。
8. Pie Charts | 饼图
A pie chart shows proportions of a whole. The angle of each sector is calculated using the formula:
饼图用于展示整体中各部分的比例。每个扇形的角度用以下公式计算:
Sector angle = (Category frequency ÷ Total frequency) × 360°
Draw a circle using a compass, then use a protractor to measure and draw each angle from the centre. Label each sector or provide a key. The angles must sum to 360°.
先用圆规画一个圆,再用量角器从圆心量出并绘制每个角度。为每个扇形添加标签或提供图例。所有角度之和须为 360°。
9. Line Graphs | 折线图
A line graph is used to display changes in data over time (time series). Points are plotted for each time interval and connected by straight lines. The horizontal axis shows time, and the vertical axis shows the quantity being measured. A line graph can reveal trends: increasing, decreasing or stable.
折线图用于展示数据随时间(时间序列)的变化。在每个时间间隔上描点,再用直线连接各点。横轴表示时间,纵轴表示被测量的量。折线图能揭示趋势:上升、下降或平稳。
When plotting, choose appropriate scales, mark points clearly, and label both axes. Do not connect points across gaps where data is missing unless you draw a dotted line to indicate estimation.
绘图时,选择合适的刻度,清晰地标记坐标点,并标注两条坐标轴。若有数据缺失的断点,不要直接连直线,除非用虚线表示估算。
10. Scatter Graphs & Correlation | 散点图与相关性
A scatter graph shows the relationship between two numerical variables. Each point on the graph represents one data item, plotted according to its two values. Correlation describes the direction and strength of the relationship:
散点图用于显示两个数值变量之间的关系。图中每个点代表一个数据项,根据其两个值定位。相关性描述这种关系的方向和强度:
- Positive correlation: as one variable increases, the other also increases.
- Negative correlation: as one variable increases, the other decreases.
- No correlation: no clear pattern.
- 正相关:一个变量增大时,另一个也增大。
- 负相关:一个变量增大时,另一个减小。
- 无相关性:没有明显规律。
You can draw a line of best fit through the points if the correlation is strong. This line should have roughly equal numbers of points above and below it. Use the line to estimate unknown values (interpolation within the range, extrapolation beyond).
若相关性较强,可以画一条最佳拟合线穿过散点。该线上下两边的点数应大致相等。可用这条线估算未知值(范围内插值,范围外推值)。
11. Probability Scale & Simple Probability | 概率尺度与简单概率
Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to happen. It can be expressed as a fraction, decimal or percentage. The probability scale runs from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain). The formula for equally likely outcomes is:
概率是衡量事件发生可能性大小的量,可用分数、小数或百分数表示。概率尺度从 0(不可能)到 1(必然)。等可能结果条件下的公式为:
Probability = (Number of favourable outcomes) ÷ (Total number of possible outcomes)
For example, the probability of rolling an even number on a fair six-sided die is 3/6 = 1/2. The complement rule states that the probability of an event not occurring is 1 minus the probability that it does occur: P(not A) = 1 – P(A).
例如,掷一枚均匀六面骰子得到偶数的概率是 3/6 = 1/2。互补规则指出,某事件不发生的概率等于 1 减去它发生的概率:P(非 A) = 1 – P(A)。
12. Sample Space Diagrams | 样本空间图
A sample space is a list of all possible outcomes of an experiment. A sample space diagram (listing or table) helps ensure you count all outcomes correctly. For two events, a two-way table is useful to find combined probabilities.
样本空间是试验所有可能结果的集合。样本空间图(列表或表格)有助于确保你正确计数所有结果。对于两个事件,可用双向表格来求组合概率。
For example, when flipping a coin and rolling a die, the sample space has 2 × 6 = 12 outcomes. The table helps identify, for instance, the probability of getting a head and an odd number: count favourable cells and divide by 12.
例如,抛一枚硬币并掷一次骰子,样本空间共有 2 × 6 = 12 种结果。通过表格可找出得到正面且奇数的概率:数出符合的格子数,再除以 12。
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