Questions and Answers
What is a frequency table?
Display that shows data in groups or intervals
What is a histogram?
A bar graph where the categories are consecutive numerical intervals
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?
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What does the 'stem' represent in a stem-and-leaf plot?
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What are stem-and-leaf plots?
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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.
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Which histogram best represents the frequency table below?
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Intervals do not need to be of equal size for a histogram.
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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?
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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?
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How many Celtics are between 76" and 78"?
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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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