Unit 4 Flashcard FOA

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What is the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The interquartile range (IQR) is a measure of statistical dispersion, calculated as the difference between the third quartile (Q3) and the first quartile (Q1) of a data set.

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How do you calculate the mean of a data set?

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To calculate the mean, sum all the values in the data set and then divide by the number of values.

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What is the median of a data set?

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The median is the middle value of a data set when it is ordered from least to greatest. If there is an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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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.

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Can a data set have more than one mode?

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Yes, a data set can have more than one mode if multiple values occur with the same highest frequency.

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What is the mode of a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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How do you find the range of a data set?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What does it mean if a data set is bimodal?

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A bimodal data set has two modes, meaning there are two values that appear with the highest frequency.

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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 significance of quartiles in data analysis?

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Quartiles divide a data set into four equal parts, providing insights into the distribution and spread of the data.

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