Algebra 1b Unit 5 Exam Flashcards

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Which of the following statements about correlation and causation is true?

  • Causation implies correlation. (correct)
  • Correlation implies causation.
  • Correlation and causation are the same.
  • None of the above.

What is most likely true about children who have lost some baby teeth?

There is a correlation here, and losing baby teeth causes arithmetic skills to improve.

Which data display would be best to use if you want to know if there is a correlation between two variables?

a scatter plot

What does it tell you about the data set if the median and mean scores on a math test were both 72%?

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What do points A, B, and C represent in the box plot?

<p>Point B represents the median. Point A represents Q1. Point C represents Q3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which box plot represents the data set {1,3,5,7,9,11}?

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What is the interquartile range (IQR) of the given data set?

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interquartile range of the data set {23,30,24,28,27,24,26}?

<p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following box plots represents a data set with a potential outlier according to the '1.5×IQR' rule?

<p>Box Plot 1 (A), Box Plot 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard deviation of the data set {6,8,6,11,8,8,9}?

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Which of the following statements are true about the two data sets where one value is replaced?

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Which of the following statements about the data set are true?

<p>The data is skewed. (B), The interquartile range is 10. (C), There is one outlier. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the difference between the median high and median low temperatures indicate?

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Which statements are true about Data Set A and Data Set B?

<p>Data Set A has a greater median. (A), Data Set B has a greater mean. (B), Data Set B is skewed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability that a randomly selected respondent who believes that penguins are threatened 'a great deal' is female?

<p>62% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative frequency of white chocolate candies with coconut?

<p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percent of the sophomores surveyed chose the ability to fly?

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What percent of the students speak primarily Spanish?

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Flashcards

Causation

A relationship where one event causes another; always implies correlation.

Correlation

Indicates a relationship or pattern between two variables or events.

Scatter Plot

A graph that displays paired data points to visualize the relationship between two variables.

Symmetrical Data Set

A data set where the mean and median are equal, indicating a balanced distribution.

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Median (in Box Plot)

Represents the middle value in a box plot, dividing the data set into two equal halves.

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First Quartile (Q1)

The 25th percentile in a box plot, indicating that 25% of the data falls below this point.

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Third Quartile (Q3)

The 75th percentile in a box plot; 75% of the data falls below this point.

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Interquartile Range (IQR)

The range between the first quartile (Q1) and the third quartile (Q3) in a data set.

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Standard Deviation

A measure of how spread out numbers are in a data set from the mean. A lower value indicates the data points tend to be close to the mean of the set.

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Skewness

The degree to which a distribution is asymmetrical.

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Outlier

A data point that differs significantly from other data points in a sample.

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Frequency Table

A representation displaying counts for categorical responses or data.

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Relative Frequency

The ratio of the frequency of a specific outcome to the total number of outcomes.

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Study Notes

Correlation and Causation

  • Causation indicates a relationship where one event causes another, and it always implies correlation.
  • Correlation among variables does not confirm causation, evident in children’s arithmetic skills related to losing baby teeth.

Data Displays

  • A scatter plot is the optimal choice for assessing the correlation between two variables.

Statistics and Data Analysis

  • A median score equal to the mean indicates a symmetrical data set.
  • In box plots, Point B represents the median, Point A is the first quartile (Q1), and Point C represents the third quartile (Q3).

Box Plots and Data Sets

  • Identifying box plots for specific data sets is crucial for visualizing data distribution.
  • The interquartile range (IQR) is a vital statistic; for the data set {1,3,5,7,9,11}, the IQR is not explicitly provided.

Standard Deviation

  • Standard deviation measures the dispersion within a data set; for {6,8,6,11,8,8,9}, it calculates to 1.7.

Comparisons of Data Sets

  • Replacing a data point can significantly alter statistics: Median and mean of Data Set 2 change compared to Data Set 1 with one value replaced.
  • Standard deviation can indicate variability; Data Set 2 had a larger standard deviation than Data Set 1.

Distribution Characteristics

  • Characteristics of a data set can include skewness and the presence of outliers, as noted in example data sets.
  • An IQR of 10 was observed, indicating the spread within the middle 50% of the data.

Temperature Analysis

  • The analysis of high and low temperatures shows a 15°F difference in medians alongside differing IQRs.

Data Set Comparisons

  • Medians and means can differ between data sets, and skewness can affect their interpretation.
  • Data Set A has a higher median than Data Set B, while B is confirmed to be skewed.

Survey Results

  • Frequency tables allow for quantifying categorical responses; specific counts were noted (e.g., 13 and 15 in specific categories).
  • The probability of a respondent being female among those believing penguins are highly threatened stood at 62%.

Relative Frequencies and Preferences

  • Relative frequency representations indicate how often certain outcomes occur compared to total occurrences, such as 40% for white chocolate candies with coconut.
  • Survey data revealed preferences among students; 51% of sophomores chose the ability to fly, while 44% primarily spoke Spanish.

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