Data Collection and Analysis

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What is the median of a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data are arranged in numerical order.

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How do you calculate the mean of a data set?

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The mean is calculated by dividing the sum of all items in the set by the number of items.

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The mode is the value or values that occur most often in the data set.

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What is the range of a data set?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in the data set.

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What does it mean for data to be skewed?

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Skewed data is when the distribution of values is not symmetrical, leading to a longer tail on one side.

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What is a frequency distribution?

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A frequency distribution is a summary of how often each value occurs in a data set.

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What is the purpose of data collection?

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The purpose of data collection is to gather information to analyze and draw conclusions.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A sample is a subset of a population used to represent the whole population in statistical analysis.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data represents numerical values.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points in specified ranges.

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