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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What does IQR stand for in statistics?

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

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you calculate the median of a data set?

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

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the difference between range and IQR?

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Range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, while IQR measures the spread of the middle 50% of the data.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.3

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What does it mean if a data set has high variability?

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High variability means that the data points are spread out over a wider range of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.3

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a simple way to display data using dots to represent individual data points.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is a biased sample?

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A biased sample is one that does not accurately represent the population from which it is drawn.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is an unbiased sample?

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An unbiased sample is one that fairly represents the population, allowing for accurate conclusions.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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How do you find the mean of a data set?

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To find the mean, add all the values together and divide by the number of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the significance of the median in data analysis?

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The median provides a measure of central tendency that is not affected by extreme values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5D

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.2