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Mrs. Nixon's Math 7
Lesson 28-29 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mean | The average value of the data set; the sum of all the values divided by the number of values |
| Data Set | Group of values produced by survey or sample |
| Mean Absolute Deviation | the average difference (distance) of each data point from the mean |
| Deviation | The difference (distance) from the mean and a single value |
| Dot Plot | A statistical chart with data points plotted on a simple scale |
| Measures of Center | A value that identifies the central position of the data set |
| MAD | Mean Absolute Deviation |
| Spread | The range of the values in a data set; the difference between the highest and lowest value |
| Distribution | Putting the values on a scale to demonstrate the spread |
| Compare | Note or find the similarity or dissimilarity |
| Consistent | Reliable, unchanging |
| First Quartile (aka Lower Quartile) | The middle number of all values, less than the median |
| Third Quartile (aka Upper Quartile) | The middle number of all the values, greater than the median |
| Variability | The degree to which the data in a data set are spread out |
| Box Plot | A chart that summarizes the centers and spreads of the distributions of data |