Statistics

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What is the mean in statistics?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the values together and dividing by the number of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is standard deviation?

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Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values.

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How do you calculate +2 standard deviations from the mean?

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To calculate +2 standard deviations from the mean, add two times the standard deviation to the mean.

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What is the median of a data set?

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The median is the middle value of a data set when it is ordered from least to greatest.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the median when there are two middle numbers?

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Add the two middle numbers and divide by 2.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is normal distribution?

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Normal distribution is a probability distribution that is symmetrical and bell-shaped, where most of the observations cluster around the central peak.

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What percent of data lies within 1 standard deviation from the mean in a normal distribution?

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Approximately 68% of the data lies within 1 standard deviation from the mean.

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What is a skewed distribution?

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A skewed distribution is one where the data is not symmetrical and tends to cluster more on one side of the mean.

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What is the difference between mean and median?

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The mean is the average of all values, while the median is the middle value when the data is ordered.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of related data points or values.

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