Box Plots and Data Comparison
Drawing and interpreting box plots to compare distributions of two or more datasets.
Key Questions
- Explain what each section of a box plot reveals about data distribution.
- Compare two datasets using their box plots, focusing on central tendency and spread.
- Justify the use of box plots for visual comparison of data distributions.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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