Box and Whisker (Review)

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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 a data set that shows its minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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What does the term 'range' mean in statistics?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set.

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How do you find the median of a data set?

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To find the median, arrange the data in ascending order and identify the middle value. If there is an even number of values, average the two middle values.

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What are quartiles in a data set?

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Quartiles are values that divide a data set into four equal parts. Q1 is the first quartile, Q2 is the median, and Q3 is the third quartile.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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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 the data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What is the upper quartile (Q3)?

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The upper quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of the data set, representing the 75th percentile.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you interpret the median in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The median is the line inside the box of the plot, indicating the middle value of the data set.

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What does a Box and Whisker Plot show about data distribution?

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It shows the spread of the data, highlighting the central tendency and variability.

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What is the significance of the whiskers in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The whiskers extend from the box to the minimum and maximum values, showing the range of the data.

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How can you determine which Box and Whisker Plot has the highest median?

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Compare the median lines in each plot; the plot with the highest median line has the highest median.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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