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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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What does Q1 represent in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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Q1, or the first quartile, represents the median of the lower half of the data set.

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What does Q3 represent in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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Q3, or the third quartile, represents the median of the upper half of the data set.

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How do you find the median in a Box and Whisker Plot?

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The median is the middle value of the data set when it is ordered from least to greatest.

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What is the purpose of the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The IQR measures the spread of the middle 50% of the data, indicating how much the data varies.

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How is the interquartile range (IQR) calculated?

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

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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 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 does a Box and Whisker Plot show about data distribution?

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It shows the spread, center, and range of the data, as well as any potential outliers.

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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 higher or lower than the other values in the data set.