Probability and Statistics · Statistics and Probability

Comparing Data Sets

Using measures of center and variability to compare two numerical data distributions.

Key Questions

  1. 1When is the median a better measure of center than the mean?
  2. 2How does the overlap of two data sets affect our ability to say they are significantly different?
  3. 3Why does the range or interquartile range matter when comparing two groups?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.7.SP.B.3CCSS.Math.Content.7.SP.B.4
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Probability and Statistics
Period: Statistics and Probability

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