5 Number Summary Test

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What is the 5 Number Summary?

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The 5 Number Summary consists of the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum of a data set.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data is sorted in ascending order.

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How do you find the minimum value in a data set?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in the data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What does Q1 represent in the 5 Number Summary?

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Q1, or the first quartile, represents the median of the lower half of the data set.

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What does Q3 represent in the 5 Number Summary?

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Q3, or the third quartile, represents the median of the upper half of the data set.

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What is the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the largest number in the data set.

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Why is it important to sort data before finding the median?

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Data must be sorted to accurately identify the middle value.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the relationship between the median and the mean in a skewed distribution?

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In a skewed distribution, the median is less affected by outliers and may differ significantly from the mean.

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How do you calculate the range of a data set?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value.

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What is an outlier in a data set?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from the other values in the data set.