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Problem solving with numerical summaries of data

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Problem solving with numerical summaries of data”, from the unit “Numerical summaries of data” (Year 8 Maths) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. The dot plot represents a set of data. The mode for this data is ___.
  2. The dot plot represents a set of data. The median for this data is ___.
  3. The dot plot represents a set of data. The mean for this data is ___
  4. The dot plot represents a set of data. The range for this data is ___
  5. Select all of the measures that are types of averages.
  6. Two classes of pupils sit a test. The range of scores in Class A is 22; the range in scores for Class B is 35. Which conclusion is valid for this statistical summary?
  7. The central tendency of a dataset can be described by using an ___, such as the mean, median or mode.
  8. The spread of a dataset can be described by using the ___.
  9. The table shows summary statistics about how many points each person scored during a series of hockey games. The mode suggests that ___ tended to score the highest each game.
  10. The table shows summary statistics about how many points each person scored during a series of hockey games. Which measure suggests that Jun tended to score the highest in each game?
  11. The table shows summary statistics about how many points each person scored during a series of hockey games. Which measure suggests that Aisha tends to score the highest in each game?
  12. The table shows summary statistics about how many points each person scored during a series of hockey games. Whose scores tend to be the most consistent?

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