Statistics Flashcard

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It shows how much of something there is compared to the whole.

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What is the median in a set of numbers?

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The median is the middle number in a sorted list of numbers. If there is an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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How do you calculate the average (mean) of a set of numbers?

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To find the average, add all the numbers together and then divide by the total number of values.

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What is the maximum value in a set of numbers?

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The maximum value is the largest number in a set.

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What is the minimum value in a set of numbers?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in a set.

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What does it mean to track data?

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Tracking data means to collect and record information over time to analyze patterns or trends.

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What is a test score?

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A test score is a numerical representation of a student's performance on an assessment.

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What is a class fundraiser?

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A class fundraiser is an event where students sell items to raise money for a specific purpose, like a school trip or supplies.

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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of related data points or values that can be analyzed.

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What is a range in statistics?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set.