Data and Statistics Review(Test)

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot is a graphical representation of a data set that shows the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does the third quartile (Q3) represent in a data set?

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The third quartile (Q3) represents the value below which 75% of the data falls.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you calculate the mean of a set of numbers?

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To calculate the mean, add all the numbers together and then divide by the total count of numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the median of a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order. If there is an even number of values, it is the average of the two middle numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the median of an odd set of numbers?

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Arrange the numbers in order and select the middle number.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the median of an even set of numbers?

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Arrange the numbers in order and calculate the average of the two middle numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the purpose of finding the mean in a data set?

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The mean provides a measure of central tendency, giving an average value that represents the data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.3

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What is the difference between mean and median?

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The mean is the average of all values, while the median is the middle value when arranged in order.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of related values or observations.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What does it mean if a data set is skewed?

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A skewed data set has a distribution that is not symmetrical, meaning one tail is longer or fatter than the other.