Statistics: Range, Mode, Min, Max

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What is the range in a set of numbers?

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The range is the difference between the maximum and minimum values in a data set.

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How do you find the mode of a data set?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a data set.

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What is the minimum value in a data set?

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

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What does a box and whisker plot show?

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A box and whisker plot displays the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data.

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that can be answered with a single value or fact, without variability.

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How do you calculate the percentage of data within a certain range?

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To calculate the percentage of data within a range, divide the number of data points in that range by the total number of data points, then multiply by 100.

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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 set is ordered from least to greatest.

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What is the importance of the mode in statistics?

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The mode helps identify the most common value in a data set, which can be useful for understanding trends.