Comparing measurements
Describe, interpret, and compare distributions of a single variable using appropriate measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and spread (range), including the effect of outliers
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If your child had the test scores of a whole class, could they find the mean, median, and range, and explain what each tells you about how the class performed?
Describe, interpret, and compare distributions of a single variable using appropriate measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and spread (range), including the effect of outliers
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- Calculate mean, median, and mode for a data set and explain when each is most appropriate
- Find the range of a data set and explain how an outlier affects the mean versus the median
- Compare two data sets using their averages and ranges to draw conclusions
“If your child had the test scores of a whole class, could they find the mean, median, and range, and explain what each tells you about how the class performed?”
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- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Data & Statistics
- Age range
- Ages 11–13
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