Data Cycle #10 (Snowball Stats for The Wimpy Kids)

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What is the lower extreme in a data set?

Back

The lower extreme is the smallest value in a data set.

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What is the upper extreme in a data set?

Back

The upper extreme is the largest value in a data set.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a subset in a data set?

Back

To find the percentage, divide the number of items in the subset by the total number of items, then multiply by 100.

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What is the range of a data set?

Back

The range is the difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set.

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How do you find the range of the following numbers: 12, 16.5, 17, 20, 22, 23, 23.5, 28.5, 32, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37?

Back

Range = 37 - 12 = 25.

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What does it mean to throw a snowball less than 20 feet?

Back

It means the distance thrown is shorter than 20 feet.

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If 3 out of 14 students threw their snowballs less than 20 feet, what is the percentage?

Back

Percentage = (3/14) * 100 ≈ 21%.

Front

What is a data set?

Back

A data set is a collection of values or observations.

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What is the significance of identifying extremes in a data set?

Back

Identifying extremes helps understand the spread and limits of the data.

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How can you visually represent a data set?

Back

You can use graphs, charts, or tables to visually represent a data set.