Data Statistics

The sum of all the values in a data set divided by the number of data values. Also called the average.

• mean

• median

• mode

• range

What does "mode" mean?

• average

• middle

• repeats the most

• variation

What is a the meaning for "median"?

• fair share

• middle

• repeats the most

• variation

How do you find the range?

• order least to greatest, then slash from each side until you reach the middle

• add the numbers in your data set, then divide by the amount you added

• look for the number that repeats the most

• highest number minus the lowest number

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?

On average, how many pencils does each classroom go through daily?

• Statistical

• Non Statistical

When MOST of the data is clustered near the LESSER values, the data is considered to be

• Skewed Right

• Skewed Left

• Skewed High

• Skewed Low

What is the distribution of the data?

• skewed right

• skewed left

• symmetric

• stairsteps

What is the distribution of the data?

• skewed right

• skewed left

• symmetric

• stairsteps

A set of data collected to answer a statistical question

• Uniform

• Distribution

• Symmetrical

• Measure of Center

Choose the statistical question:

• What time did you wake up this morning?

• What time do sixth graders wake up each morning during the school week?