Gr 10 Math Ch 9: Measures of Dispersion
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What is another name for the 25th percentile?

  • Upper quartile
  • Lower quartile (correct)
  • Decile
  • Median
  • How many groups does the decile divide an ordered data set into?

  • Eleven groups
  • Nine groups
  • Five groups
  • Ten groups (correct)
  • What does the interquartile range measure?

  • The dispersion of the middle half of the data set (correct)
  • The closure of the data set
  • The variance of the data set
  • The range of all data values
  • What is the semi-interquartile range?

    <p>Half of the interquartile range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In grouped data, where do the percentiles lie?

    <p>Within a range of values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we define as the full data range?

    <p>The difference between the 100th and 0th percentiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range of a data set measure?

    <p>The difference between the maximum and minimum values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a data set, the 25th percentile is also known as which quartile?

    <p>First quartile (Q1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the rank of the pth percentile calculated in an ordered data set?

    <p>$r = rac{p}{100} (n - 1) + 1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the range if outliers are present in the data set?

    <p>It is enhanced and can give inflated results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating the pth percentile, what should be done if the rank is not an integer?

    <p>Take the value halfway between the two closest ranks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true concerning quartiles?

    <p>The third quartile (Q3) captures the top 25% of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between percentiles and quartiles?

    <p>Quartiles are specific percentiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if a data point is in the 90th percentile?

    <p>It is lower than 90% of the data points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range of a data set represent?

    <p>The difference between the maximum and minimum values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding percentiles?

    <p>Each percentile indicates a specific rank in the data set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many quartiles divide an ordered data set?

    <p>Four quartiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rank of the pth percentile in an ordered dataset is 4.5, what should be done to find the value of the percentile?

    <p>Average the 4th and 5th values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between quartiles and percentiles?

    <p>Quartiles represent specific percentiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of outliers in determining the range of a data set?

    <p>Outliers significantly influence the calculation of the range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the median in relation to quartiles?

    <p>The second quartile (Q2), which is also known as the 50th percentile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct formula for calculating the rank of the pth percentile in an ordered data set with n values?

    <p>r = p(n - 1)/100 + 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using deciles in data analysis?

    <p>To divide an ordered data set into ten equal parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which calculation accurately reflects the interquartile range?

    <p>Q3 - Q1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In grouped data, percentiles are typically found within what kind of range?

    <p>A range based on ranks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the semi-interquartile range a representation of?

    <p>It is half of the interquartile range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the full data range calculated in terms of percentiles?

    <p>By subtracting the 0th percentile from the 100th percentile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What denotes the first quartile in terms of percentiles?

    <p>25th percentile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the interquartile range (IQR)?

    <p>It measures the dispersion of the middle half of the data set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding deciles is accurate?

    <p>There are ten deciles, with each separating 10% of the data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the semi-interquartile range calculated?

    <p>By dividing the interquartile range by two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an ordered data set, what is the rank of the 75th percentile if there are 40 values?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the full data range represent?

    <p>The maximum value minus the lowest value in a data set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do percentiles generally lie in grouped data?

    <p>Within a range rather than at a specific value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the 50th percentile in a data set?

    <p>The median value of the data set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the rank of the 25th percentile calculated in an ordered data set?

    <p>r = rac{25}{100}(n - 1) + 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic does the range of a data set exhibit?

    <p>It represents the difference between the maximum and minimum values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the rank calculated for a percentile is not an integer?

    <p>Take the average of the values at the two surrounding ranks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'percentile' specifically refer to in a data set?

    <p>The value based on the percentage of data points below it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the range considered sensitive to outliers?

    <p>Outliers affect the distribution of values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating a percentile, what is the significance of the parameter 'p' in the formula?

    <p>It indicates the percentage of values below the desired value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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