Choosing Appropriate Measures
Students will choose appropriate measures of center and variability based on the shape of the data distribution.
Key Questions
- Justify the selection of mean or median for a given data set.
- Differentiate when to use range versus interquartile range.
- Critique the use of inappropriate measures for a particular data distribution.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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