box plots, histograms, dot plots

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot is a graphical representation of data that shows the distribution through five summary statistics: minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum.

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What does the maximum value represent in a data set?

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

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What percent does each of the 4 sections contain on a box and whisker plot?

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Each of the 4 sections contains 25% of the data.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data.

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a simple display of data points on a number line, where each dot represents one data point.

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How do you find the median in a data set?

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To find the median, arrange the data in ascending order and locate the middle value. If there is an even number of values, average the two middle values.

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What is Q3 in a box plot?

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Q3, or the third quartile, is the median of the upper half of the data set, representing the 75th percentile.

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How do you interpret a histogram?

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In a histogram, the height of each bar represents the frequency of data points within a specific range, allowing you to see the distribution of the data.

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What does a dot plot help to visualize?

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A dot plot helps to visualize the frequency of data points and can show clusters, gaps, and outliers.

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What is the purpose of a box and whisker plot?

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A box and whisker plot summarizes a data set by displaying its central tendency and variability.