The Statistical Process

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data refers to data that can be divided into groups or categories, such as types of drinks or colors.

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates an answer based on data that vary, such as 'How many pets do students in the 6th grade have?'

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a type of graph that uses bins to show the frequency of data within certain ranges.

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What is a bin in statistics?

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A bin is a range of values used to group data in a histogram.

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What is the difference between categorical and numerical data?

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Categorical data represents categories, while numerical data represents measurable quantities.

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What does it mean for data to vary?

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Data vary when they show differences or changes in values across different observations.

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What is an example of a statistical question?

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An example of a statistical question is 'What kinds of pets do students in the 6th grade have?'

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What type of graph is used to display categorical data?

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Bar graphs are commonly used to display categorical data.

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What is the purpose of a dot plot?

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A dot plot is used to display individual data points and their frequency in a simple way.

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What is a stem-and-leaf plot?

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A stem-and-leaf plot is a method of displaying quantitative data that retains the original data values.