Statistics Vocab 2

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What is the median in a data set?

Back

The median is the middle value when the data is sorted from least to greatest.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What does it mean if a data set is symmetric?

Back

A symmetric data set has a mirror image on both sides of the center point.

Front

What does it mean if a data set is skewed?

Back

A skewed data set indicates that most of the data is on one side of the display.

Front

What is a skewed right data set?

Back

A skewed right data set has a longer tail on the right side, indicating that most values are concentrated on the left.

Front

What does the 'Q' in Q1, Q2, and Q3 stand for?

Back

The 'Q' stands for Quartiles, which divide the data set into four equal parts.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Front

How do you find the median of a data set?

Back

To find the median, sort the data from least to greatest and identify the middle value.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Front

What is a uniform data set?

Back

A uniform data set has all values approximately the same, showing no peaks or valleys.

Front

What is the first quartile (Q1)?

Back

Q1 is the median of the lower half of the data set, representing the 25th percentile.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Front

What is the second quartile (Q2)?

Back

Q2 is the median of the entire data set, representing the 50th percentile.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Front

What is the third quartile (Q3)?

Back

Q3 is the median of the upper half of the data set, representing the 75th percentile.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C