Clusters, Outliers, Peaks, Gaps, Symmetry

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What is a Gap?

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A hole or space in between data points.

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What is a peak on a graph?

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The mode or highest point.

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Describe the gaps in the distribution.

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There is a gap between 2.6 and 2.8.

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What is symmetry?

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The left side of the distribution looks like the right side.

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What do you call when most of the data is close together in a certain area on a graph?

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Cluster

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What is an Outlier?

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An unusual score that is significantly different from the other data points.

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What does it mean if data is clustered?

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Data points are grouped closely together.

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How can you identify a peak in a dataset?

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Look for the highest point or mode in the data.

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What is the significance of gaps in data?

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Gaps indicate missing values or areas where no data points exist.

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How does symmetry affect the interpretation of data?

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Symmetry suggests that the data is evenly distributed around a central point.