Comparing and Analyzing Data Sets

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What is a data set?

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A collection of related data points or values, often organized in a table or list.

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What does it mean to compare data sets?

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To analyze and evaluate the differences and similarities between two or more data sets.

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What is the maximum temperature in a data set?

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The highest recorded temperature value in the data set.

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What is the minimum temperature in a data set?

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The lowest recorded temperature value in the data set.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The middle value when the data points are arranged in order.

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What does a box plot represent?

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A graphical representation of the distribution of a data set, showing the median, quartiles, and potential outliers.

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What is a skewed distribution?

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A distribution that is not symmetrical, where one tail is longer or fatter than the other.

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What does a skewed-left distribution indicate?

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The tail of the distribution is longer on the left side, indicating that most data points are concentrated on the right.

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What is the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The difference between the first quartile (Q1) and the third quartile (Q3), representing the middle 50% of the data.

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What is a mode in a data set?

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The value that appears most frequently in the data set.