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What is a box and whisker plot?

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A box and whisker plot is a graphical representation of data that shows the distribution of a dataset based on five summary statistics: minimum, first quartile (Q1), median (Q2), third quartile (Q3), and maximum.

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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The median is the middle value of a dataset when it is ordered from least to greatest. It divides the dataset into two equal halves.

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How do you calculate the range of a dataset?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the smallest value in the dataset from the largest value.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is the mode of a dataset?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a dataset.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What does it mean if a distribution is skewed left?

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A left-skewed distribution has a longer tail on the left side, indicating that there are more lower values in the dataset.

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What does it mean if a distribution is skewed right?

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A right-skewed distribution has a longer tail on the right side, indicating that there are more higher values in the dataset.

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What is a symmetric distribution?

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A symmetric distribution is one where the left and right sides of the distribution are mirror images of each other.

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What is a uniform distribution?

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A uniform distribution is one where all outcomes are equally likely, resulting in a flat shape when graphed.

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What is the first quartile (Q1)?

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The first quartile (Q1) is the median of the lower half of a dataset, representing the 25th percentile.

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What is the third quartile (Q3)?

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The third quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of a dataset, representing the 75th percentile.

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