CCRG Chapter 7 Statistics Flashcard

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights or lengths to compare quantities.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does a circle graph (pie chart) represent?

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A circle graph, or pie chart, represents data as slices of a circle, showing the proportion of each category relative to the whole.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a group?

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To calculate the percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

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What is the average of a set of numbers?

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The average is found by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the number of items.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a method of collecting data by asking people questions to gather information about their opinions or behaviors.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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What is the purpose of polling in statistics?

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Polling is used to gather data from a sample of individuals to make inferences about a larger population.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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How do you interpret data from a bar graph?

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To interpret data from a bar graph, compare the heights of the bars to see which categories have higher or lower values.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the significance of the total number of respondents in a survey?

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The total number of respondents indicates the sample size, which affects the reliability and validity of the survey results.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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How can you find the difference between two quantities in a survey?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller quantity from the larger quantity.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What does it mean if a majority of respondents prefer one option in a survey?

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It means that more than half of the respondents chose that option, indicating it is the most popular choice.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2