Dot Plot, Histogram, Box Plot

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What is a dot plot?

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

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How do you find the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the largest number in the data set.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, using bars to show the frequency of data within certain ranges.

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How do you find the median of a data set?

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To find the median, arrange the data in ascending order and identify the middle value. If there is an even number of values, average the two middle values.

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot, or box-and-whisker plot, is a standardized way of displaying the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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The median represents the middle value of a data set when it is ordered from least to greatest.

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What is the purpose of a box plot?

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A box plot visually summarizes the distribution of a data set, highlighting the median, quartiles, and potential outliers.

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How do you interpret a histogram?

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In a histogram, the height of each bar indicates the frequency of data points within a specific range, allowing you to see the distribution of the data.

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What is the first quartile (Q1)?

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The first quartile (Q1) is the median of the lower half of a data set, representing the 25th percentile.

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What is the third quartile (Q3)?

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The third quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of a data set, representing the 75th percentile.