Question 13 of 18beginner🔧 ApplyShort Answer4 marks

Describe the mean and median of heights of your class. You can visualise the heights on a dot plot.

Correct Answer

Step 1: Collect height data from your classmates.

Step 2: Create a dot plot showing the distribution of heights.

Step 3: Calculate the mean (sum of heights divided by number of students).

Step 4: Find the median (middle value when heights are sorted).

Step 5: Describe whether the mean and median are close together or far apart.

Step 6: Identify any outliers that might affect the mean.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 4) | Q: 6 | (Page Page 34)
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Explanation

This activity requires students to apply concepts of mean, median, and dot plots to real data from their own class. They should observe the shape of the distribution, note any clustering or spread, and compare the mean and median values.

Solution Steps

  1. Collect height data from your classmates.

  2. Create a dot plot showing the distribution of heights.

  3. Calculate the mean (sum of heights divided by number of students).

  4. Find the median (middle value when heights are sorted).

  5. Describe whether the mean and median are close together or far apart.

  6. Identify any outliers that might affect the mean.

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