Step 1
Students will represent real-world data using a histogram and box plot and calculate measures of central tendency and spread.
Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme
Applications and Interpretation | Probability and Statistics
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Objectives
- Students will represent real-world data using a histogram and box and whisker diagram.
- Students will calculate measures of central tendency and spread.
- Students will compare distributions from two data sets and draw conclusions.
- Students will identify and analyze outliers in a data set.
Vocabulary
- Histogram
- Outlier
- Box and Whisker Diagram
- Skew
- Median
- Interquartile Range
About the lesson
Students are given the results from a recent test. They will need to display the data graphically and will refresh their understanding of histograms and box and whisker diagrams.
Key Steps
Step 2
Then students will compare distributions from two data sets and draw conclusions and identify and analyze outliers in a data set.