Flashback Box and Whiskers

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What is a box and whisker plot?

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A box and whisker plot is a graphical representation of a data set that displays its minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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The median is the middle value of a data set when it is ordered from least to greatest. It divides the data into two equal halves.

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How do you find the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The interquartile range (IQR) is found by subtracting the first quartile (Q1) from the third quartile (Q3). IQR = Q3 - Q1.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the largest number in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2

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What is the lower quartile (Q1)?

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The lower quartile (Q1) is the median of the lower half of a data set, representing the 25th percentile.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the upper quartile (Q3)?

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The upper quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of a data set, representing the 75th percentile.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you determine the median from a box and whisker plot?

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The median is represented by the line inside the box of the box and whisker plot.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does the whisker represent in a box and whisker plot?

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The whiskers in a box and whisker plot extend from the box to the minimum and maximum values, showing the range of the data.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is the purpose of a box and whisker plot?

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The purpose of a box and whisker plot is to provide a visual summary of the distribution, central tendency, and variability of a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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How can you identify outliers in a box and whisker plot?

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Outliers can be identified as points that fall outside the range defined by 1.5 times the IQR above Q3 and below Q1.