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

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What does the median represent in a dataset?

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

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How do you find the upper quartile (Q3)?

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The upper quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of the dataset.

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What is the lower quartile (Q1)?

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The lower quartile (Q1) is the median of the lower half of the dataset.

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What is the range of a dataset?

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

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What is the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The interquartile range (IQR) is the difference between the upper quartile (Q3) and the lower quartile (Q1).

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

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To find the median of a dataset with an even number of values, average the two middle numbers.

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What does a box plot visually represent?

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A box plot visually represents the distribution of a dataset, highlighting its central tendency and variability.

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What is the significance of the whiskers in a box plot?

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The whiskers in a box plot extend from the box to the smallest and largest values that are not outliers.

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What are outliers in a dataset?

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Outliers are data points that are significantly higher or lower than the rest of the data.