Data Display Ticket Out the Door w/ Hints

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What is a median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order. If there is an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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How do you find the median of a set of numbers?

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To find the median, arrange the numbers in ascending order and cross off high-low pairs until you reach the middle.

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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 above a number line, where each dot represents one data point.

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What is a sample size?

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The sample size is the number of observations or data points collected in a survey or experiment.

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How do you calculate a proportion?

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A proportion is calculated by dividing the part by the whole and can be expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percentage.

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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 data that shows the median, quartiles, and extremes of a data set.

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What does the upper quartile represent in a data set?

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The upper quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of the data set, representing the value below which 75% of the data falls.

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How do you interpret a box-and-whisker plot?

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A box-and-whisker plot shows the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What is the purpose of using hints in problem-solving?

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Hints guide students to think critically and apply their knowledge to arrive at the solution without giving away the answer.

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How can you predict outcomes based on a sample?

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You can predict outcomes by analyzing the sample data and using proportions to estimate the larger population.