Dot Plots & Statistical Questions

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a statistical chart that uses dots to represent the frequency of data points in a dataset.

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data.

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that can be answered with a single value or fact, without the need for data collection.

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How do you determine the mode in a dataset?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a dataset.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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Analyzing data involves examining and interpreting data to draw conclusions or make decisions.

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What is the purpose of collecting data?

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The purpose of collecting data is to gain insights, answer questions, and make informed decisions based on evidence.

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What is the median in a dataset?

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

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How can you identify outliers in a dataset?

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Outliers are values that are significantly higher or lower than the other values in a dataset.

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What is the range of a dataset?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset.

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What does it mean to summarize data?

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Summarizing data involves presenting the main features of a dataset in a concise way, often using measures like mean, median, and mode.