Data Handling and Chance · Data and Probability

Interpreting Averages

Introducing the concept of the average as a representative value for a data set.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does one very high or very low number affect the average of a group?
  2. 2Why do we use averages to compare two different groups of different sizes?
  3. 3In what situations might an average be misleading?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - DataNCCA: Primary - Interpreting Data
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Mastering Mathematical Thinking: 4th Class
Unit: Data Handling and Chance
Period: Data and Probability

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