Center, Spread, and Shape

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What is a peak in data display?

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A peak is an indication of where the data is at its highest point.

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What is an outlier in a data set?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from the other data points in a set.

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What does it mean if a dot plot is asymmetrical?

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An asymmetrical dot plot means that the data is not evenly distributed on both sides of the center.

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What is a cluster in data display?

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A cluster is a grouping of data points that are close together.

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What does it mean if data is skewed left?

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If data is skewed left, it means that the tail on the left side of the distribution is longer or fatter than the right side.

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What does it mean if data is skewed right?

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If data is skewed right, it means that the tail on the right side of the distribution is longer or fatter than the left side.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data points are arranged in order.

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What is a gap in a data display?

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A gap is a space in the data where there are no data points.

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What is the shape of a symmetric data distribution?

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A symmetric data distribution has a mirror image on either side of the center.

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How can you identify an outlier in a dot plot?

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An outlier can be identified as a point that is far away from the other points in the plot.