Using Statistical Functions On A Scientific Calculator

USING STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS ON A
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR
Objective:
1.
Improve calculator skills needed in a multiple choice statistical examination where the
exam allows the student to use a scientific calculator.

2.
Helps students identify where and what their problem may be.
Target group: This worksheet is for students who do not have a sound mathematical
background and are doing a statistics module; students who did maths literacy at school;
students who have a supplementary for a statistics exam.
FUNCTION
CASIO fx-991ES PLUS
MY NOTES
FROM QL
WORKSHOP
SHARP EL-532WH
(normal mode)
Proper fractions
1
4
Improper fractions
10
3
10
4 =1
3=3
ab
10
4=1 4
ab
3=3
1
(the answer is 3 )
3
Mixed fractions 4
1
3
3=4
ab
2ndF
SHIFT SD = 13
Converting between
fractions and decimals
ab
ab
3=4
answer 13 3
Follows from above
Follows from above
13 3 SD answer 4.333
13 3 a b
c
4.333 SD answer 4 1 3
4.3333 a b
answer 4.3333
answer 4 1 3
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without the use of a calculator? Did you know it is much quicker to do
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it mentally than reach for a calculator?! Try doing a worksheet or QL workshop on

FRACTIONS
n! n factorial
5 SHIFT
n! n n 1 2 1
5! 5 4 3 2 1
The factorial notation is
used to represent the
product of the first
n natural numbers,
where n
5 2ndF
= 120
The button with orange

SHIFT above it engages the
orange colour stats
functions above each
numerical pad button.
4 =120
The orange 2ndF button

engages the orange colour
stats functions in the left
hand corner of each
numerical pad button.
Fractions using n!
5!
3!
Fractions with two

factorials in the
denominator
10!
7!3!
5 SHIFT x
= 20
10 SHIFT x
120
3 SHIFT x
( 7 SHIFT
3 SHIFT x
) =
Brackets NB! Why?
5 2ndF
= 20
10 2ndF 4
4
3 2ndF
( 7 2ndF
3 2ndF 4
) = 120
Brackets NB! Why?
Permutations nPr
9 SHIFT
(no repeats; order is

important)
Before pushing equal the

screen will have 9P6 .
After pushing equal the

screen will have 9P6 .
Else
Else
nPr
9P6
n!
(n r )!
9!
(9 6)!
6=60480
9 SHIFT x
SHIFT x
( 96 )
= 60480
9 2ndF 6 6=60480
9 2ndF 4
2ndF 4
( 96 )
= 60480
Combinations nCr
9 SHIFT
(no repeats; order is

NOT important)
Before pushing equal the

screen will have 9C6 .
After pushing equal the

screen will have 9C6 .
Else
Else
6=84
9 2ndF 5 6=84
nCr
n!
r !(n r )!
9 SHIFT x
9C 6
9!
6!(9 6)!
( 6 SHIFT
( 9 6 ) SHIFT x
9 2ndF
( 6 2ndF
4 ( 9 6 ) 2ndF 4
) = 84
) = 84
Both sets of brackets NB!
Why?
Both sets of Brackets NB!

Why?
5 x 6 ) = 15625
5 y x 6 = 15625
Counting r objects in
n different ways n r
(repeats/repetition)
56
See diagram 1 for determining the differences between PERMUTATIONS & COMBINATIONS.
(Appendix A attached at the end of this QL worksheet)
Exponents in a bracket
0.75(9
0.75(9
0.75 x 9 6 ) = 0.422
6)
6)
The calculator already

opens with a bracket, it just
needs to be closed. Why
and when?
You get the answer without
closing the bracket, BUT
what would happen if you
multiplied the expression by
2?
0.75 x 9 6 )
0.75 y x ( 9 6 ) = 0.422
Multiply the expression by 2

before pressing the equal
sign,
0.75 y x ( 9 6 )
2 =0.844
Brackets NB! Why?
2 = 0.844
Now closing the bracket is

important. Why?
Powers with base e
ex
SHIFT ln 1
3 ) = 1.396
2ndF ln
ab
3 = 1.396
e3
Alternatively,
Alternatively,
SHIFT ln 1
3 ) = 1.396
SHIFT ln ( ) 3 ) = 0.05
2ndF ln ( 1
2ndF ln
3 ) = 1.396
3 = 0.05
The calculator automatically

puts brackets around the first
term. Why is there no need to
put brackets in this situation?
1
e3
SHIFT ln 3 ) = 0.05
Alternatively,
SHIFT ln 3 ) = 0.05
But: e
2
3
2ndF ln ( 3 ) = 0.05
Alternatively,
1
e3
Note:
4e
1
3
( ) 4
ab
2ndF ln ( 3 ) =
0.05
e 3 . Why?
1
e3
Note:
e 3.
SHIFT ln ( ) 2
But: e
1
3
e 3 . Why?
e 3.
3 ) = -2.054
4
Alternatively replace
with
2ndF ln (
3 ) = -2.054
.
ab
with
Discrete probabilty distributions make use of the universal constant e . Try a worksheet or QL workshop
on
DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
Square root
When to use brackets
6 ) = 2.45
( 6 ) = 2.45
Brackets are not required
puts brackets around the

first term.
when there is one term.

6 = 2.45
6 = 2.45
Why?
When there is one term

brackets are not necessary.
Why?
Two terms under the

square root sign
64 20
6 4 2 0 ) = 6.63
( 6 4 2 0 ) = 6.63
Leaving out the closing

brackets gives the same
answer.
Can you see why brackets are

important in this situation?
Why the emphasis on

brackets?????
64 20
2
6420 )
( 6420 )
2 = 3.32
The bracket must be closed.

Why?
with
2 = 3.32
The brackets tell the square

root sign what needs to be
beneath the square root.
Square root as a
denominator
6 ) = 0.41
Similar to
1
6
6 above.
1
Similar to
is in the numerator
1
(
0.82
6 )
6 above.
Brackets for
Denominator
Brackets for
Denominator
Square root as a
fraction in the
denominator, where
( 6 ) = 0.41
2 ) =
1
(
0.82
( 6 )
2 ) =
The outer red bolded set of

brackets (arrows above) is
of the fraction
1
6
2
opens the square root sign

with a bracket. Now the
bracket must be closed.
Why? The denominator
also requires brackets.
Why?
1
( 3.5
0.9035
is in the
denominator of the
Alternatively ,
1
3.5
10
is not (see
1 3.5
0.9035
6 above). Why?
Brackets for
Denominator
Brackets for
Denominator
Square root as a
fraction in the
denominator, where
fraction
necessary. (a must!) The inner
10 ) ) =
1
( 3.5
0.9035
( 10 ) ) =
Alternatively,
1
10) =
3.5
ab
10 = 0.9035
Using the function
Using the function

means that there is no need
for the fraction to go into
brackets.
ab
means that there is no need

for the fraction to go into
brackets. Yes you can use
but lower
a b for both
c
one requires brackets. Why?

Denominator having a
square root with two
terms
6
24 12
( 2 4 12 ) = 1.73
with
( 2 4 1 2 ) = 1.73
ab .
with
.
The calculator always opens
the square root sign. In this
situation it is not essential
to close bracket but it
creates a habit.
( 7.3 3.5 )
( 3.5
Brackets required above 10 ) ) = 3.433
and below
Get into the habit of putting
7.3 3.5
brackets at the top of a
3.5
division line and at the
10
bottom. Why?
It is essential to open with a

bracket under the square
root sign. In this situation it is
not essential to close bracket
but it creates a habit.
( 7.3 3.5 )
10 ) = 3.433
( 3.5
Get into the habit of putting

brackets at the top of a
division line and at the
bottom. Why?
7.3 3.5
3.5
10
7.3 3.5
3.5
10
The calculator opened the

bracket beneath the square
root sign, hence the double
closed bracket before the
equal sign. The bottom
brackets can be removed
ONLY if the fraction function
is used to replace the
second division sign. Try
this!
brackets are not required

beneath the square root sign
because there is only one
term. The bottom brackets
can be removed ONLY if the
fraction function
ab
to replace the
second division sign. Try this!
Having difficulty answering all or some of the why? above .. try a worksheet or QL workshop on
ORDER OF OPERATION (BODMAS)
percentage sign %
converting from 67% to
a probability
6 7 SHIFT ( = 0.67
6 7 2ndF 1 = ERROR 1
Begin by doing 6 7 1 = 67
now 2ndF 1 = 0.67
Why does this work? The
calculator requires an ANS
then the 2ndF 1 = 0.67
Having difficulty doing the above without a calculator, then try a worksheet or QL workshop on
PERCENTAGES
The next sections deal with using the MODE function on a scientific calculator.
ONE variable of data
MODE
MODE
Choose option 3:STAT by

pushing the keypad for 3
Choose option
Choose option 1: 1-VAR by
ENTER Data for x :
STAT
by
1
16; 15; 24; 7; 9; 21; 34

Enter the data as follows:
16 = 15= 24= 7= 9= 21=
34= using the toggle button
REPLAY
Choose option
SD
by
0

Notice the following on the
screen Stat 0
move the cursor up to the

last value, i.e. 34 on the
screen then push AC
16 M+ 15 M+ 24 M+ 7 M+ 9
M+ 21 M+ 34 M+
Notice the screen says
DATA SET 7
There are 7 values in the
dataset.
Use either the teal ALPHA
button or the RCL button to
recall the information
SUM of
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
2
2:
126
ALPHA
126
x2
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
1
x2
1:
2784
Combining sum and

variable functions
functions
x
n
ALPHA
2784
The ALPHA or the RCL button

engages the teal colour stats
functions in the right hand
corner of each numerical pad
button.
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
SHIFT 1
2
2:
ALPHA
18
n
ALPHA 0
STAT 4:VAR 1:n
18
Before beginning such a

problem, insert the brackets
n
n 1
Before beginning such a

problem, insert the brackets
n 1
n 1
Brackets inserted:
underneath the square root
sign; at the top (numerator)
and the bottom
(denominator) of a fraction.
Brackets inserted:
underneath the square root
sign; at the top (numerator)
and the bottom
(denominator) of a fraction
ALPHA
SHIFT
calculator
opens this one
STAT 3:SUM
ALPHA
1
1:
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
2:
x2
ALPHA
0
n
x2
SHIFT 1
STAT
SHIFT
4:VAR 1:n
n
ALPHA 0
= 9.274
STAT 4:VAR 1:n
= 9.274
See the importance of
brackets? Brackets create
steps.
SIZE sample n
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR 1:n
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Sample MEAN x
SHIFT 1
See the importance of

brackets? Brackets create
steps.
n
ALPHA 0
x
ALPHA 4
18
STAT 4:VAR 2:x
18
Sample STD DEVIATION

sx
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR
4
4:sx
9.274
Sample VARIANCE
9.274
x
ALPHA 6 is for the
Option 3: x is for the

POPULATION standard
deviation. What is the
difference between a
sample and population
standard deviation?
POPULATION standard
deviation. What is the
difference between a sample
and population standard
deviation?
SHIFT 1
ALPHA 5 x 2
STAT 4:VAR
x2
s2
sx
ALPHA 5
4
4:sx
sx
86
86
Notice that when using the

calculator, the sample
standard deviaiton is
obtained first, squaring the
value gives the sample
variance.
standard deviation
variance
Notice that when using the

calculator, the sample
standard deviaiton is
obtained first, squaring the
value gives the sample
variance.
standard deviation
variance
It is one thing to learn to use a calculator, but a sound understanding of Descriptive Statistics is needed.
Try do worksheets or QL workshops on the following: DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
ONE variable of data
using FREQUENCY
option
Example: pdf of a
discrete random
variable
SHIFT MODE toggle down

using
REPLAY
4
4:STAT
Frequency ?
1
1:ON
MODE
MODE
Choose option
STAT
by
1

Choose option
SD
by
0
P ( x) 0.25 0.4 0.2 0.15
3:STAT
1:1 VAR

screen Stat 0
0 = 1= 2= 3=
10
Then toggle to the top
0 STO 0.25 M+
where x is 0
1 STO 0.4 M+
REPLAY
then move to
the freq column using the
right arrow on the replay
button.
2 STO 0.2 M+
0.25 = 0.4 = 0.2 =0.15 =using

the toggle button
move
the cursor up to the last line
where x=3 and freq=0.15 on
the screen then push AC
DATA SET 4
3 STO 0.15 M+
There are 4 values in the

dataset.
x in this situation is the
x in this situation is the

variables and y is the
variables and freq is the
probability of x , i.e. P x
probability of x , i.e. P x .
The expected value of
SHIFT 1
x
ALPHA 4
1.25
x
ALPHA 6
0.9937
STAT 4:VAR 2:x
1.25
The standard deviation

of x
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR 3: x
0.9937
Notice that
sx
ALPHA 5
Notice that
SHIFT 1
ERROR
STAT 4:VAR 4:sx
In this situation the

POPULATION standard
deviation is used. Why?
ERROR 2 . In this
situation the POPULATION

standard deviation is used.
Why?
x
ALPHA 6 x 2
The variance of x
SHIFT 1
standard deviation
0.9875
variance
STAT 4:VAR 3: x
0.9875
standard deviation
variance
Remove frequency from the

screen:

button.
11
SHIFT MODE toggle down

using
REPLAY
Frequency ?
2
4
4:STAT
2:OFF
It is not sufficient to learn only the calculator version. Do a worksheet or QL workshop on

DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
TWO variables of data
x; y
MODE 3
For example:
Choose option
x
2.6
2.6
3.2
3.0
2.4
3.7
3.7
2.6 = 2.6= 3.2= 3.0= 2.4=

3.7= 3.7=
y
5.6
5.1
5.4
5.0
4.0
5.0
5.2
3:STAT
2
2: A BX
Then toggle to the top

to the very first
REPLAY
x equal to 2.6
then move to
the freq column.
5.6 = 5.1 = 5.4 = 5.0= 4.0 =
5.0= 5.2=
using the toggle button
move the cursor up to the
last line where x=3.7 and
y=5.2 on the screen then
push AC
Make sure that the variable
x is entered underneath
the x column and the
y variable underneath the
y column.
MODE
Choose option
STAT
by
1
LINE
by
1

screen Stat 1
Always the x variable first,
then the y variable. NB!!
2.6 STO 5.6 M+
2.6 STO 5.1 M+
3.2 STO 5.4 M+
3.0 STO 5.0 M+
2.4 STO 4.0 M+
3.7 STO 5.0 M+
3.7 STO 5.2 M+
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Notice that a bx is the
mathematical equation for a
DATA SET 7
straight line.
There are 7 paired values in
the dataset.
SIZE sample n
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR 1:n
n
ALPHA 0
x
ALPHA 4
3.029
y
ALPHA 7
5.043
ALPHA 5
0.531
ALPHA 8
0.509
7
Sample MEAN
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR 2:x
3.029
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR 5: y
5.043
sx
Sample STD DEVIATION

sx
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR
4
4:sx
0.531
sy
sy
SHIFT 1
STAT 4:VAR 7:sy

button.
0.509
Use either the teal ALPHA

button or the RCL button to
recall the information
SUM of
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
21.2
2
2:
ALPHA
21.2
13
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
4
4:
ALPHA 2
35.3
35.3
x2
x2
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
1
x2
1:
ALPHA
65.9
65.9
y2
y2
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
ALPHA 3
179.57
y2
3:
179.57
xy
xy
SHIFT 1
STAT 3:SUM
5
5:
xy
b0
b1 x
slope
intercept
Subscript increases 0 to
1
Intercept: b0
SHIFT 1
Intercept: b0
STAT 5:Re g 1: A
ALPHA ( 4.093
a
4.093
Slope: b1
On calculator
107.44

button.
107.44
Regression coefficients
ALPHA 1
Slope: b1
ALPHA ) 0.314
b
b x
intercept
slope
SHIFT 1
STAT 5:Re g
1
2:B
0.314
Alphabet increases from
a to b.
Correlation coefficient: r
Hence,
SHIFT 1
Intercept b0
STAT 5:Re g
3
3:r
Correlation coefficient: r
r
ALPHA
0.327
0.327
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Slope b1
Coefficient of
Coefficient of
Determination: r
SHIFT 1
STAT 5:Re g
Determination: r 2
3
3:r
x2
ALPHA
0.107
0.107
Estimated value of y i.e. y
Estimated value of y i.e. y

when x
3.1 :
SHIFT 1
SHIFT 1
STAT
2
2:B
3.1 :
ALPHA (
b
ALPHA )
3.1
5.065
a
STAT 5:Re g 1: A
5:Re g
when x
3.1
=5.065
Alternatively,
Alternatively,
3.1 SHIFT 1
STAT
5
5:Re g
5.065
y'
3.1 2ndF )
5.065
5: y
The above section requires a sound understanding of correlation and simple regression. Try a worksheet
or a QL workshop on CORRELATION AND SIMPLE REGRESSION.
Contact acalit@unisa.ac.za or a Quantitative Literacy Facilitator in your region
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Appendix A:
Repetition
(repeats)
Yes
nr
Note that nCr
combination
No
ORDER important
Yes
No
Permutation ( nPr )
Combination ( nCr )
nPr . Why?
n!
r !(n r )!
n!
1
permutation
r !(n r )! r !
permutation r !combination
combination
So there will be r !permutations for every possible combination.

Diagram 1: Counting: Permutations and Combinations
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USING STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS ON A

exam allows the student to use a scientific calculator.

CASIO fx-991ES PLUS

Follows from above

Follows from above

Having difficulty simplifying

it mentally than reach for a calculator?! Try doing a worksheet or QL workshop on

The button with orange

The orange 2ndF button

Fractions with two

Brackets NB! Why?

Brackets NB! Why?

(no repeats; order is

Before pushing equal the

After pushing equal the

(no repeats; order is

Before pushing equal the

After pushing equal the

Both sets of Brackets NB!

The calculator already

Multiply the expression by 2

Brackets NB! Why?

Now closing the bracket is

The calculator automatically

When to use brackets

puts brackets around the

when there is one term.

When there is one term

Two terms under the

Leaving out the closing

Can you see why brackets are

Why the emphasis on

The bracket must be closed.

The brackets tell the square

The calculator automatically

The outer red bolded set of

opens the square root sign

necessary. (a must!) The inner

Using the function

Using the function

means that there is no need

one requires brackets. Why?

It is essential to open with a

Get into the habit of putting

The calculator opened the

brackets are not required

second division sign. Try this!

Choose option 3:STAT by

Choose option 1: 1-VAR by

pushing the keypad for 1

ENTER Data for x :

16; 15; 24; 7; 9; 21; 34

pushing the keypad for 1

pushing the keypad for 0

move the cursor up to the

Combining sum and

The ALPHA or the RCL button

STAT 4:VAR 1:n

Before beginning such a

Before beginning such a

STAT 4:VAR 1:n

STAT 4:VAR 1:n

See the importance of