4.1 review (reading graphs)

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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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How do you determine the number of students scoring within a specific range?

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Count the number of data points that fall within the specified range.

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What does it mean if a box plot is symmetrical?

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A symmetrical box plot indicates that the data is evenly distributed around the median.

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a statistical chart that consists of dots representing the frequency of data points.

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What does it mean if a distribution is skewed left?

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A left-skewed distribution has a longer tail on the left side, indicating that most data points are concentrated on the right.

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What does it mean if a distribution is skewed right?

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A right-skewed distribution has a longer tail on the right side, indicating that most data points are concentrated on the left.

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How do you find the median of a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data points are arranged in ascending order.

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What is the lower extreme in a data set?

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

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What is the purpose of a box plot?

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A box plot visually summarizes the distribution of a data set, showing the median, quartiles, and extremes.

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How do you interpret the spread of temperatures in a box plot?

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The spread indicates the range of temperatures, showing how much variation exists in the data.