S1 Review 6th Grade 2024 Part 1

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data. For example, 'How many hours do students study each week?'

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that can be answered with a single value or fact, without variability. For example, 'What is your favorite color?'

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set. A data set can have zero modes (no repeating values), one mode, or multiple modes.

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What is the median of 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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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data. It shows how many data points fall within certain ranges.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the number 87.92?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place is nine tenths.

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How do you find the median of the numbers 98, 93, 78, and 85?

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First, arrange the numbers in order: 78, 85, 93, 98. The median is the average of the two middle numbers (85 and 93), which is 89.

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What does it mean if a data set has no mode?

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If a data set has no mode, it means that no number appears more than once.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a histogram?

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A bar graph displays categorical data with rectangular bars, while a histogram displays numerical data and shows frequency distribution.

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What is the range of a data set?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set.