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What is a frequency table?
What is a frequency table?
Display that shows data in groups or intervals
What is a histogram?
What is a histogram?
A bar graph where the categories are consecutive numerical intervals
What is an interval in the context of data displays?
What is an interval in the context of data displays?
The distance between numbers on a graph of data display
What does the 'leaf' refer to in a stem-and-leaf plot?
What does the 'leaf' refer to in a stem-and-leaf plot?
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What does the 'stem' represent in a stem-and-leaf plot?
What does the 'stem' represent in a stem-and-leaf plot?
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What are stem-and-leaf plots?
What are stem-and-leaf plots?
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What is the range of the data shown on the stem-and-leaf plot?
What is the range of the data shown on the stem-and-leaf plot?
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The stem-and-leaf plot shown below has no mode.
The stem-and-leaf plot shown below has no mode.
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Which histogram best represents the frequency table below?
Which histogram best represents the frequency table below?
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Intervals do not need to be of equal size for a histogram.
Intervals do not need to be of equal size for a histogram.
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What size are the intervals on the histogram?______
What size are the intervals on the histogram?______
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According to the histogram, how many students in Mrs. McShane's class had 10-14 missing assignments for the whole year?
According to the histogram, how many students in Mrs. McShane's class had 10-14 missing assignments for the whole year?
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Which interval has the most students?
Which interval has the most students?
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According to the histogram, how often had Illinois had between 19 and 36 tornadoes in the same year?
According to the histogram, how often had Illinois had between 19 and 36 tornadoes in the same year?
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How many Celtics are between 76" and 78"?
How many Celtics are between 76" and 78"?
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How many students had at least 25 missing assignments?
How many students had at least 25 missing assignments?
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Study Notes
Frequency Tables and Histograms
- A frequency table organizes data into groups or intervals for easy analysis.
- A histogram is a specific type of bar graph depicting data in consecutive numerical intervals, allowing for visual interpretation of frequency distribution.
Key Definitions
- An interval refers to the distance between numbers on a graph, crucial for accurately displaying data points.
- In stem-and-leaf plots, the 'stem' represents the leading digit(s), while the 'leaf' denotes the last digit, effectively breaking down numbers for clearer visualization.
Data Visualization Techniques
- Stem-and-leaf plots arrange data numerically, providing an organized visual representation that facilitates quick insight into data characteristics.
- A histogram must have equal-sized intervals to accurately convey frequency distribution.
Mode and Data Analysis
- The range of data, as shown in a stem-and-leaf plot, indicates the difference between the highest and lowest values—in this case, 50.
- The existence of a mode, or the most frequently occurring value, can be confirmed by analyzing the data's frequency distribution; for the given scenario, false claims about its absence can be challenged.
Specific Data Insights
- In Mrs. McShane's class, 3 students had between 10-14 missing assignments, and the interval of 0-4 missing assignments had the highest number of students.
- Illinois experienced between 19 and 36 tornadoes on 9 occasions, highlighting the importance of understanding data frequency over time.
Additional Data Points
- With intervals on the histogram set at 5, specific counts reveal that 4 Boston Celtics players are between 76" and 78", while only 2 students had at least 25 missing assignments, reflecting trends in assignment completion.
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