Interpreting Data Displays and Outliers
Students will interpret various data displays (histograms, box plots, stem-and-leaf plots) to describe data shape, identify outliers, and draw conclusions.
Key Questions
- What does the shape of a histogram tell us about the distribution of data?
- How do outliers affect the interpretation of data and statistical measures?
- Justify the importance of identifying outliers in a data set.
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