Math 1 Unit 1 Review

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What is the mean in a data set?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the values together and dividing by the number of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What effect does adding a high value to a data set have on the mean?

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Adding a high value to a data set increases the mean.

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What is the median in 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, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The interquartile range (IQR) is a measure of variability that describes the range of the middle 50% of a data set, calculated as the difference between the first quartile (Q1) and the third quartile (Q3).

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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When is the mean the most appropriate measure of center?

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The mean is most appropriate when the data is symmetrically distributed without outliers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5D

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.2

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When is the median the most appropriate measure of center?

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The median is most appropriate when the data is skewed or has outliers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5D

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.2

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What does a boxplot represent?

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A boxplot visually represents the distribution of a data set, showing the median, quartiles, and potential outliers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does the length of the box in a boxplot indicate?

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The length of the box in a boxplot indicates the interquartile range (IQR), which shows the spread of the middle 50% of the data.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is standard deviation?

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Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values.