Box Plots & 5 Number Summary

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What is a Box Plot?

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A Box Plot is a graphical representation of a data set that displays the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum values.

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What does the term 'Five Number Summary' refer to?

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The Five Number Summary includes the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum of a data set.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data is sorted in ascending order.

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How do you find the upper quartile (Q3)?

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Q3 is the median of the upper half of the data set, which includes all values above the median.

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What is the lower quartile (Q1)?

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Q1 is the median of the lower half of the data set, which includes all values below the median.

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What is the range of a data set?

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The range is the difference between the maximum and minimum values in the data set.

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What does the term 'minimum' refer to in a data set?

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The minimum is the smallest value in the data set.

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What does the term 'maximum' refer to in a data set?

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The maximum is the largest value in the data set.

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Why is it important to sort data before finding the median?

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Sorting the data ensures that the median accurately represents the middle value of the data set.

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What is the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The IQR is the difference between the upper quartile (Q3) and the lower quartile (Q1), representing the middle 50% of the data.