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Which of the following statistical measures is most affected by extreme values in a dataset?
Which of the following statistical measures is most affected by extreme values in a dataset?
- Mean (correct)
- Median
- Interquartile range
- Mode
If a dataset has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10, what percentage of the data would you expect to fall between 40 and 60, assuming a normal distribution?
If a dataset has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10, what percentage of the data would you expect to fall between 40 and 60, assuming a normal distribution?
- Approximately 95%
- Approximately 68% (correct)
- Approximately 50%
- Approximately 99.7%
A scatter plot shows a cluster of points with no clear upward or downward trend. What can you infer about the correlation between the two variables?
A scatter plot shows a cluster of points with no clear upward or downward trend. What can you infer about the correlation between the two variables?
- There is no correlation. (correct)
- There is a strong negative correlation.
- There is a strong positive correlation.
- There is a non-linear correlation.
What does a correlation coefficient close to +1 indicate?
What does a correlation coefficient close to +1 indicate?
In regression analysis, what does the line of best fit represent?
In regression analysis, what does the line of best fit represent?
Which of the following is a potential limitation of using a line of best fit to make predictions?
Which of the following is a potential limitation of using a line of best fit to make predictions?
What is the purpose of identifying outliers in a dataset?
What is the purpose of identifying outliers in a dataset?
In the context of statistical analysis, what does 'causation' imply?
In the context of statistical analysis, what does 'causation' imply?
Why is it important to justify and explain the limitations of a statistical graph?
Why is it important to justify and explain the limitations of a statistical graph?
What does a high standard deviation indicate about a dataset?
What does a high standard deviation indicate about a dataset?
Flashcards
Correlation
Correlation
Describes the direction and strength of a linear relationship between two variables.
Mean
Mean
The average of a set of numbers, calculated by summing all values and dividing by the count.
Median
Median
The middle value in a data set when the values are arranged in ascending order.
Mode
Mode
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Range
Range
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Line of Best Fit
Line of Best Fit
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Outlier
Outlier
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Independent Variable
Independent Variable
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Dependent Variable
Dependent Variable
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Causation
Causation
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Study Notes
- Formative assessment: Statistics
- Level 1-2
- Name and date to be completed
Correlation and Strength of Graphs
- Task is to identify the correlation and strength of several graphs.
Data Set Analysis
- Determine mean, median, mode, and range from given sets of data
- Datasets include: 8, 4, 2, 2, 3, 7, 9 and 76, 80, 77, 78, 88, 98, 98, 98, 81, 76.
- Show the working for data set analysis calculation
Interpreting Figure 1
- Figure 1 plots total vs population in 2021
- Identify the independent variable
- Identify the dependent variable
- Create a descriptive title
- Describe the causation and whether it makes sense
- Draw a line of best fit on the graph
- Calculate the linear equation for the line of best fit
Interpreting Figure 2
- Figure 2 plots Corruption Perception Index vs Happiness score
- Identify the independent variable
- Identify the dependent variable
- Create a descriptive title
- Describe the causation and whether it makes sense
- Draw a line of best fit on the graph
- Calculate the linear equation for the line of best fit
Analysis of Corruption Perception and Happiness
- Determine Corruption Perception Index with a happiness score of 75% using the best fit line
- Calculate Corruption Perception Index with a happiness score of 75% using the linear equation
- Compare the answers obtained from the graph and the equation to determine the most precise strategy
- Identify figure 2's outliers by marking them on the graph.
- Justify findings and limitations of graph
Analysis of Food Supply and Happiness
- Determine the food supply when the happiness score is at 25%, using the graph and the line of best fit.
- Calculate the food supply when the happiness score of a country is at 25% using the linear equation from question 4f.
- Compare the answers between parts 4g and 4h to determine the most precise strategy and why.
- Identify the outliers from Figure 2 by marking them on the graph with an "X".
- Justify and explain the limitations of Figure 2.
Criterion C - Communicating
- Outlines the criteria for assessing mathematical communication skills at different levels.
- At the most simple, students use limited mathematical language
- At the highest Level is the consistent and effective use of mathematical language, representation, and reasoning.
Criterion D - Real-Life Application
- Outlines the criteria for assessing the application of mathematics to real-life situations at different levels.
- Levels range from identifying elements and finding solutions with limited success
- At the highest levels students can successfully explain the degree of accuracy and validity.
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