Basic Statistics Skills Assessment

Calculate the mean of the following numbers: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

• 35

• 20

• 25

• 15

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Identify the median of the following set of numbers: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

• 10

• 15

• 25

• 5

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

Recognize the mode in the following set of numbers: 5, 10, 10, 15, 20, 20, 20, 25, 30

• 20

• 30

• 25

• 15

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What is the purpose of statistics in data analysis?

• To create random patterns and trends

• To make the data look more complicated than it is

• To summarize and interpret data, make inferences, and identify patterns and trends.

• To confuse and mislead analysts

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

Explain the difference between a bar graph and a pie chart.

• The bar graph is only used in business, while the pie chart is used in science.

• The bar graph uses squares, while the pie chart uses triangles.

• The bar graph is used for qualitative data, while the pie chart is used for quantitative data.

• The bar graph shows data using bars, while the pie chart shows data using slices of a circle.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

Calculate the mean of the following numbers: 12, 15, 18, 21, 24

• 16

• 18

• 22

• 20

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

Identify the median of the following set of numbers: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28

• 20

• 12

• 24

• 16

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

Recognize the mode in the following set of numbers: 8, 12, 12, 16, 20, 20, 20, 24, 28

• 24

• 12

• 20

• 16

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What are the different types of data that can be represented using graphs and charts?

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Red, blue, green, yellow

• Categorical, numerical, time-series, relational

• True, false, maybe, uncertain

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

Explain the importance of understanding basic statistics in everyday life.

• Understanding basic statistics helps in making informed decisions, evaluating information, and interpreting data in everyday life.

• Interpreting data does not require any statistical knowledge

• Understanding basic statistics is not important in everyday life

• Basic statistics is only useful for academic purposes

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3