Statistics / Data Vocabulary

A set of closely grouped data.

• Cluster

• Outlier

• Gap

• Correlation

A value much greater or much less than the others in a data set.

• Outlier

• Cluster

• Gap

• Frequency

A diagram that is constructed using five values.

(Think "five number summary")

• Line Plot

• Box Plot

• Frequency Table

• Histogram

In order to find the median, the data must be sorted from least to greatest first.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Identify the outlier for the given data?
23, 34, 27, 7, 30, 26, 28, 31, 34

• 7
• 23
• 31
• 34

Which of the following best describes the process of finding the interquartile range for a set of data?

• Add the biggest and smallest numbers.
• Place the numbers in order from least to greatest and find the middle.
• Find the difference between the maximum and the minimum.
• Subtract Q1 from Q3.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What is a requirement of a statistical question?

• one set answer

• a variety of answers

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Statistical or Not?

How many teachers work at Clinton School District?

• Not Statistical

• Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Statistical or Not?

How many years experience does each of teachers in Clinton School District have?

• Not Statistical

• Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Describe the shape of the data.

• Symmetrical

• Skewed Left

• Skewed Right