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AP Stats U2
U2 Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Percentile | Percent of observations less than a given data value, always rounded to the nearest whole number |
| Ogive | Graph of the cumulative relative frequency, a line graph |
| Flat Ogives | No change in section because there are no observations in that range |
| Deciles | Cumulative relative frequencies divided into 10 pieces: (10%, 20%, 30% etc.) |
| Quintiles | Cumulative relative frequencies divided into 5 pieces: (20%, 40%, 60% etc.) |
| Density Curve | A smooth curve that describes the overall pattern of the distribution |
| Normal Distribution | A variable described by a normal density curve: symmetric, mean is directly in the center, majority of data is within 1 standard deviation |
| Empirical Rule |