Summarizing Quantitative Data
Students calculate measures of center (mean, median) and spread (standard deviation, IQR). They evaluate how extreme values affect these numerical summaries.
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Students calculate measures of center (mean, median) and spread (standard deviation, IQR). They evaluate how extreme values affect these numerical summaries.
Key Questions
- When is the median a better measure of center than the mean?
- How does standard deviation describe the spread of data?
- What is the effect of outliers on summary statistics?
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