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What is the definition of a survey in statistics?

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A survey is a method of collecting data by asking people questions to gather information about their preferences, opinions, or behaviors.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a group?

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To calculate the percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. Formula: (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What does IQR stand for in statistics?

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IQR stands for Interquartile Range, which measures the spread of the middle 50% of a data set.

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How do you find the IQR of a data set?

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To find the IQR, subtract the first quartile (Q1) from the third quartile (Q3). IQR = Q3 - Q1.

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What is the purpose of a box plot?

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A box plot visually represents the distribution of a data set, showing the median, quartiles, and potential outliers.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within specified ranges.

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What is the median of a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data set is ordered from least to greatest. If there is an even number of values, it is the average of the two middle values.

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What is the mode of a data set?

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

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What does it mean if two groups have the same percentage of data above a certain value?

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It means that the distribution of data points above that value is identical for both groups, indicating similar performance or characteristics.

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How do you interpret survey results?

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Survey results can be interpreted by analyzing the data to identify trends, preferences, and the overall sentiment of the surveyed population.