Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Students will calculate and interpret measures of central tendency and spread for various datasets.
Key Questions
- Why is the mean often misleading when a dataset contains extreme outliers?
- Under what circumstances is the mode the most useful average to report?
- Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the mean, median, and mode as averages.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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