Categorical and Numerical Data Types

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data represents characteristics or qualities that can be divided into groups or categories, such as favorite food or color.

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data consists of numbers that can be measured or counted, such as height, weight, or age.

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What is the median?

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The median is the middle value in a set of numbers when they are arranged in order.

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How do you find the median if there are two middle numbers?

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Add them together and divide by 2.

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What is the mode?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a data set.

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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.

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What is an example of categorical data?

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An example of categorical data is the type of pet someone has, such as dog, cat, or fish.

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What is an example of numerical data?

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An example of numerical data is the number of students in a classroom.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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Analyzing data means examining and interpreting the information to find patterns or insights.

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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of related data points or values.