Box Plots

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What is a Box Plot?

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A Box Plot is a graphical representation of a data set that shows the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum values.

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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

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How do you find the median of a data set with an odd number of values?

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To find the median, order the data set and select the middle number.

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How do you find the median of a data set with an even number of values?

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To find the median, order the data set and calculate the average of the two middle numbers.

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What is the minimum in a data set?

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The minimum is the least value in a data set.

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What is the maximum in a data set?

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The maximum is the greatest value 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 a quartile?

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A quartile is a value that divides a data set into four equal parts.

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What is the first quartile (Q1)?

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The first quartile (Q1) is the median of the lower half of the data set.

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What is the third quartile (Q3)?

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The third quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of the data set.