Basic Statistics Review for Flex

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What is the median in a set of numbers?

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The median is the middle number in a sorted list of numbers. If there is an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the range of a set of numbers?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest number from the largest number in the set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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What is the mean of a set of numbers?

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The mean is the average of the numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the total count of numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What does it mean if a graph is skewed left?

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A left-skewed graph has a longer tail on the left side, indicating that most values are concentrated on the right.

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How do you determine the total number of items surveyed in a dot plot?

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Count the total number of dots in the dot plot, as each dot represents one item.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What is a mode in statistics?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a bar graph used for?

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A bar graph is used to compare different categories of data using rectangular bars.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph is used to show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does it mean for data to be symmetrical?

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Symmetrical data is evenly distributed around a central point, meaning the left and right sides of the graph are mirror images.