Box and Whisker Plots

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What is a Box and Whisker Plot?

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A Box and Whisker Plot is a graphical representation of a data set that shows its minimum, lower quartile (Q1), median, upper quartile (Q3), and maximum.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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What does the term 'Upper Quartile (Q3)' refer to?

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The Upper Quartile (Q3) is the median of the upper half of a data set, representing the value below which 75% of the data falls.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the definition of 'Lower Quartile (Q1)'?

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The Lower Quartile (Q1) is the median of the lower half of a data set, representing the value below which 25% of the data falls.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the median of a data set?

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To find the median, arrange the data in ascending order and locate the middle value. If there is an even number of values, average the two middle values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the minimum value in a data set?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in the data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What is the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the largest number in the data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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How do you calculate the interquartile range (IQR)?

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The interquartile range (IQR) is calculated by subtracting the lower quartile (Q1) from the upper quartile (Q3): IQR = Q3 - Q1.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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The median represents the middle value of a data set when it is ordered, dividing the data into two equal halves.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the purpose of a Box and Whisker Plot?

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A Box and Whisker Plot is used to visually summarize the distribution of a data set, highlighting its central tendency and variability.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does a Box and Whisker Plot show about data distribution?

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It shows the spread of the data, including the range, quartiles, and any potential outliers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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