Box and Whisker Plots

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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, lower quartile, median, upper quartile, and maximum.

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What does the lower quartile represent in a data set?

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The lower quartile (Q1) is the value that separates the lowest 25% of the data from the rest.

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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 locate the middle value. If there is an even number of values, average the two middle values.

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What is the minimum value in a data set?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in the data set.

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What is 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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What does the upper quartile represent in a data set?

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The upper quartile (Q3) is the value that separates the highest 25% of the data from the rest.

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How do you identify the range of a data set?

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The range is found by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value.

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What is the purpose of a Box and Whisker Plot?

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

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What does the 'whisker' represent in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The whiskers extend from the box to the minimum and maximum values, showing the spread of the data.

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How can you determine if a data set is skewed using a Box and Whisker Plot?

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If the median line in the box is closer to the lower or upper quartile, the data set is skewed in that direction.

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