Topic 8 Math Vocabulary

What is the definition of a statistical question?

• A statistical question is a question that can be answered by collecting data and where there will be variability in the data collected.
• A statistical question is a question that does not require data collection.
• A statistical question is a question that has only one correct answer.
• A statistical question is a question that has no variability in the data collected.

Define mean.

• The mean is the highest number in a set of numbers.
• The mean is the average of a set of numbers.
• The mean is the middle number in a set of numbers.
• The mean is the sum of all numbers in a set.

Which is a measure of center?

• Standard Deviation
• Variance
• Range
• Mean, Median, Mode

How do you find the mean of numbers?

• Multiply all numbers together
• Divide the sum of squares by the total count of numbers
• Subtract the largest number from the smallest number
• Add all numbers together, then divide by the total count of numbers.

How is the mode of numbers defined?

• The mode is the middle number in the set
• The mode of numbers is defined as the number that appears most frequently in the set.
• The mode is the smallest number in the set
• The mode is the sum of all numbers in the set

What are examples of a measure of variability?

• Mean
• Median
• Mode
• Range, Variance, Standard Deviation, Interquartile Range

What is range in a set of numbers?

• The range is the mode of the set
• The range is the sum of all numbers in the set
• The range in a set of numbers is the difference between the largest and smallest numbers in the set.
• The range is the average of all numbers in the set

What is a box plot?

• A box plot is a type of container used for storing data
• A box plot is a type of plot used for gardening
• A box plot is a type of plot used in a novel
• A box plot is a graphical representation of the distribution of a dataset, showing the five-number summary.

What is included in a five number summary?

• Mean
• Standard Deviation
• Mode
• Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum

What does a box plot use to display data?

• Five key values
• Ten key values
• Six key values
• Three key values