Data Input and Box Plot Techniques in Desmos

This video tutorial guides viewers through creating side-by-side box plots using data from Google Sheets and Desmos. It covers accessing Desmos, inputting data, adjusting the plot window, and creating a second box plot for comparison. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of formatting and window adjustments to ensure clear visualization of data distributions.

What is the main purpose of the video tutorial?

• To learn about statistical data analysis.

• To explore different types of graphs in Excel.

• To understand the basics of Google Sheets.

• To learn how to create side-by-side box plots using Desmos.

Which tool is used to create the box plots in the tutorial?

• Microsoft Excel

• Google Sheets

• Tableau

• Desmos

What is the first step in creating a box plot in Desmos?

• Typing the box plot command

• Copying data from Google Sheets

• Inputting the data manually

• Adjusting the graph window

What is the recommended method for inputting large data sets into Desmos?

• Entering data through a CSV file

• Typing each data point manually

• Using a data import tool

• Copying and pasting the data

What is the purpose of the home button when formatting data in Desmos?

• To quickly navigate to the start of the data list

• To move to the end of the data list

• To delete the data

• To save the data

What is the main challenge when pasting data into Desmos?

• Data might change color

• Data might be lost

• Data might not format correctly

• Data might be too large

What is the final step after pasting data into Desmos for a box plot?

• Change the graph type

• Adjust the color of the plot

• Close the parentheses

• Add more data points

What should you do if the pasted data in Desmos is not formatted correctly?

• Use the format tool in Desmos

• Re-enter the data manually

• Restart the Desmos application

• Adjust the parentheses manually

Why might you need to adjust the Desmos window when creating a box plot?

• To change the color of the plot

• To ensure the plot is visible and properly scaled

• To add more data points

• To switch between different graph types

What should you do if the box plot is too small to be useful?

• Zoom in on the graph

• Switch to a different graph type

• Change the color of the plot

• Add more data points