5 Number Summary

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What is the 5 Number Summary?

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The 5 Number Summary consists of the Minimum, First Quartile (Q1), Median (Q2), Third Quartile (Q3), and Maximum of a data set.

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What does Q1 (First Quartile) represent?

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Q1 is the median of the lower half of a data set, representing the 25th percentile.

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What does Q2 (Median) represent?

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Q2 is the middle value of a data set when arranged in order, representing the 50th percentile.

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What does Q3 (Third Quartile) represent?

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Q3 is the median of the upper half of a data set, representing the 75th percentile.

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How do you find the Minimum of a data set?

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The Minimum is the smallest number in the data set.

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How do you find the Maximum of a data set?

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The Maximum is the largest number in the data set.

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What is the Interquartile Range (IQR)?

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IQR is the difference between Q3 and Q1, representing the range of the middle 50% of the data.

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How do you calculate the IQR?

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IQR = Q3 - Q1.

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What is the formula for finding the Median in an odd set of numbers?

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For an odd set, the Median is the middle number when arranged in order.

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What is the formula for finding the Median in an even set of numbers?

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For an even set, the Median is the average of the two middle numbers when arranged in order.