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What is a random sample?

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A random sample is a subset of individuals chosen from a larger set, where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order. If there is an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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What does a box plot represent?

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A box plot visually displays the distribution of a data set, showing the median, quartiles, and potential outliers.

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What is variability in statistics?

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Variability refers to how spread out or closely clustered the data points are in a data set.

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What is the mode of a data set?

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

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How do you find the range of a data set?

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

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a simple way to display data using dots to represent individual data points along a number line.

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What does it mean for two data sets to have the same mode?

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It means that both data sets have the same most frequently occurring value.

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What is the difference between mean and median?

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The mean is the average of all data points, while the median is the middle value when data points are ordered.

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What is a conclusion in statistics?

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A conclusion is a statement that summarizes the findings from data analysis, often based on statistical evidence.