Statistical Concepts Flashcards

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dot plot

Back

A simple display of data using dots to represent values.

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distribution

Back

The way in which data values are spread or arranged. The shape of the data.

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symmetric

Back

A distribution where the left and right sides are mirror images.

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skewed right

Back

A distribution with a tail that extends to the right.

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skewed left

Back

A distribution with a tail that extends to the left.

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clusters

Back

Groups of data points that are close to each other.

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gaps

Back

Spaces between data points in a distribution.

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peaks

Back

The highest points in a distribution.

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outliers

Back

Data points that are significantly different from others.

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uniform distribution

Back

A distribution where all outcomes are equally likely.