Describing Data Distributions

Which distribution has a GREATER measure of center?

• A

• B

Which distribution has a GREATER measure of variability?

• A

• B

Compare the centers and variability.

• Math has a higher median (center) and a larger variability.

• Math has a higher median (center) and a smaller variability.

• Math has a lower median (center) and a smaller variability.

• Math has a lower median (center) and a wider variability.

Select all the types of distributions below that have a mean EQUAL to its median.

• Symmetric

• Skewed right

• Bell Curve

• Skewed Left

• Uniform

Which statement is true about the distribution shown?

• Mean = Median

• Mean > Median

• Mean < Median

When the data distribution is skewed, which is the better measure of CENTER?

• Mean

• Median

• Mode

• Standard Deviation

• Interquartile Range

What is true about the mean and median?

• Mean = Median

• Mean > Median

• Mean < Median

• Cannot be determined from the picture.

Which measure of center and variability are best to use based on the data?

• Mean and Standard Deviation

• Mean and Interquartile Range

• Median and Interquartile Range

• Median and Standard Deviation

Select all the true statements about the data displayed.

• School 1's median is higher than School 2.

• School 2 has a lower variability than School 1.

• School 1 is skewed left.

Select all that statements that are true based on the box plot.

• It is skewed right.

• It is skewed left.

• Mean > Median

• Mean < Median