Comparing Data Sets

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What is a data set?

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A collection of related data points or values that can be analyzed.

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What does it mean for a data set to have a greater spread?

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It indicates that the values in the data set are more dispersed or varied.

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What is a box plot?

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A graphical representation of a data set that shows its minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What is a dot plot?

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A simple graphical display that uses dots to represent the frequency of data points.

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What does it mean for data to be skewed left?

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It means that the majority of the data points are concentrated on the right side, with a tail extending to the left.

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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 points in the data set.

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How do you find the total number of votes in a circle graph?

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Add the values represented by each section of the circle graph.

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What is a circle graph (pie chart)?

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A circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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What is the median of 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 the mean of a data set?

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The mean is the average of all the data points, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by the number of values.