Comparing Plots

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What is a dot plot?

Back

A dot plot is a statistical chart that consists of dots plotted above a number line, representing the frequency of data points.

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What does 'mode' mean in statistics?

Back

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

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How do you find the 'range' of a data set?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What is 'median' in a data set?

Back

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

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What is an 'outlier' in a data set?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from the other data points in the set.

Front

What does it mean if data is 'approximately symmetrical'?

Back

It means that the data is evenly distributed around the center, with similar values on both sides.

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How can you determine if one data set has a greater median than another?

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You compare the middle values of both data sets after arranging them in order.

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What does it mean if two data sets have the same median?

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It means that the middle values of both data sets are equal when arranged in order.

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What is the significance of the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the highest data point in the set, which can indicate the upper limit of the data.

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What does it mean if a statement is 'not supported' by data?

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It means that the evidence from the data does not back up the claim made in the statement.