6th Grade Statistics

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What is the definition of median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value in a data set when the numbers are arranged in ascending order. If there are two middle numbers, the median is the mean of those two numbers.

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How do you find the mode of a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set. A data set may have one mode, more than one mode, or no mode at all.

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What does it mean when data is clustered around a value?

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When data is clustered, it means that a significant number of data points are grouped closely together around a particular value or values.

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How do you calculate the range of a data set?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the smallest value in the data set from the largest value.

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What is the purpose of a histogram in statistics?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within specified ranges.

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What is the difference between mean and median?

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The mean is the average of all values in a data set, while the median is the middle value when the data is ordered. The mean can be affected by extreme values, while the median is not.

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What is a frequency distribution?

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A frequency distribution is a summary of how often each value occurs in a data set, often represented in a table or graph.

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How can you determine if a data set is skewed?

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A data set is skewed if the values are not symmetrically distributed around the mean. If the tail on one side is longer than the other, it indicates skewness.

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What is the significance of outliers in a data set?

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Outliers are values that are significantly higher or lower than the rest of the data. They can affect the mean and may indicate variability or errors in data collection.

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What is a box plot and what information does it convey?

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A box plot is a graphical representation that shows the distribution of a data set based on five summary statistics: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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