Box plots 📦

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot is a graphical representation of a dataset that displays the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does IQR stand for?

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IQR stands for Interquartile Range, which is the difference between the first quartile (Q1) and the third quartile (Q3) in a dataset.

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How do you calculate the IQR?

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IQR = Q3 - Q1.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the median in a dataset?

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The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in ascending order.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the median of a dataset with an even number of values?

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To find the median, average the two middle numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the minimum value in a dataset?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in the dataset.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

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What is the maximum value in a dataset?

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The maximum value is the largest number in the dataset.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does a box plot visually represent?

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A box plot visually represents the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, Q1, median, Q3, and maximum.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is the purpose of a box plot?

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The purpose of a box plot is to provide a visual summary of the central tendency, variability, and skewness of a dataset.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does it mean if a box plot is skewed to the right?

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If a box plot is skewed to the right, it indicates that the majority of the data points are concentrated on the left side, with a few larger values on the right.