Data Analysis and Statistics Vocabulary

The average distance each data point is from the mean.

• median

• range

• mean absolute deviation

• upper quartile

A group of related numbers used to analyze statistical information.

• inter-quartile range

• data analysis

• data set

• range

To find this, you first need to find the lowest and greatest values in the data set. It is found by taking the difference between the lowest and greatest value in the data set.

• frequency table

• range

• pictograph

• lower quartile

The upper quartile minus the lower quartile.

• range

• lower quartile

• inter-quartile range

• upper quarile

The process of arranging data to show trends or give meaningful insight.

• interval

• data analysis

• y-axis

• mean absolute deviation

Equal divisions used on the x-axis of a histogram or on a frequency table.

• mode

• bar graph

• line plot

• interval

A chart where pictures or symbols represent values.

• bar graph

• histogram

• line graph

• pictograph

The study of data: how to collect, analyze, summarize and present it.

• Statistics

• Random Sampling

• Sample of the Population

• Population

to get data from part of a group and use it to give information about the whole group.

• Statistics

• Random Sampling

• Sample of the Population

• Population

a collection of information gathered by observation, questioning or measurement. Often organized in graphs or charts for analysis and may include facts, numbers or measurements

• Data

• Population

• Statistics

• Variation