Box and Whisker Review

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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 a data set that shows its minimum, first quartile (Q1), median, third quartile (Q3), and maximum.

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How do you find the median of a data set?

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To find the median, arrange the data in ascending order and identify the middle number. If there are two middle numbers, take their average.

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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 a data set, representing the 25th percentile.

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What is the upper quartile (Q3)?

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The upper quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of a data set, representing the 75th percentile.

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How do you find the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the largest number in the data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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The median represents the middle value, dividing the data set into two equal halves.

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How do you calculate the average of two numbers?

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To calculate the average, add the two numbers together and divide by 2.

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What is the purpose of a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The purpose of a Box and Whisker Plot is to visually summarize the distribution of a data set and identify its central tendency and variability.

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What is the first step in creating a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The first step is to organize the data in ascending order.

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How do you determine the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The interquartile range (IQR) is calculated by subtracting Q1 from Q3 (IQR = Q3 - Q1).

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