Stats: Dot Plots Part 2 (Study Guide)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a box plot and what information does it convey?
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A box plot, also known as a whisker plot, is a graphical representation of a dataset that displays its minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum. It helps to visualize the distribution, central tendency, and variability of the data.
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CCSS.6.SP.B.4
CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the median of a dataset?
Back
To find the median, arrange the data in ascending order and identify the middle value. If there is an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle values.
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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the interquartile range (IQR) represent in a dataset?
Back
The interquartile range (IQR) is the difference between the third quartile (Q3) and the first quartile (Q1). It measures the spread of the middle 50% of the data and is used to identify outliers.
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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the median in a box plot?
Back
The median is the line inside the box of a box plot, representing the middle value of the dataset. It divides the data into two equal halves and is a measure of central tendency.
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CCSS.6.SP.B.4
CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you interpret the quartiles in a box plot?
Back
The first quartile (Q1) marks the 25th percentile, the median (Q2) marks the 50th percentile, and the third quartile (Q3) marks the 75th percentile of the dataset. They help to understand the distribution of the data.
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CCSS.6.SP.B.4
CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a box plot has a longer whisker on one side?
Back
A longer whisker on one side of a box plot indicates greater variability or spread in the data on that side. It suggests that there are more extreme values or a wider range of data points.
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CCSS.6.SP.B.4
CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the range of a dataset?
Back
The range is calculated by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value in the dataset. It provides a measure of the total spread of the data.
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CCSS.6.SP.B.4
CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1
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