Data Analysis Flashcards
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A line of best fit on a scatter plot is used to:
Answer: Predict values and show trends in the data
A line of best fit (trend line) is used to identify trends and make predictions about data.
The range of the data set {12, 15, 18, 22, 30} is:
Answer: 18
Range = maximum − minimum = 30 − 12 = 18.
Which sampling method gives every member of a population an equal chance of being selected?
Answer: Random sampling
Random sampling gives every member an equal chance of selection, reducing bias.
A bar graph shows monthly rainfall. June had 3 inches, July had 5 inches, August had 4 inches. What was the average monthly rainfall for those three months?
Answer: 4 inches
(3 + 5 + 4) ÷ 3 = 12 ÷ 3 = 4 inches.
In a data set, an outlier is BEST described as:
Answer: A value far from the rest of the data
An outlier is a data point that lies significantly far from the other values in the set.
A frequency table shows: Score 70 (5 students), 80 (8 students), 90 (7 students). How many students scored above 75?
Answer: 15
Students scoring above 75 are those who scored 80 (8) and 90 (7), totaling 15.
A student rolls a number cube (1–6) twice. What is the probability of rolling a 3 both times?
Answer: 1/36
Independent events: (1/6) × (1/6) = 1/36.