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Definition--Measures of Central Tendency--Box-and-Whisker Plot
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Definition--Measures of Central Tendency--Box-and-Whisker Plot

Box-and-Whisker Plot

Box-and-Whisker Plot

Topic

Statistics

Definition

A box-and-whisker plot is a graphical representation of data that displays the distribution through quartiles.

Description

Box-and-whisker plots are useful for visualizing the spread and skewness of a data set, highlighting the median, quartiles, and potential outliers. They are particularly valuable in comparing distributions across different groups. In real-world applications, box plots are used in quality control processes and in analyzing survey data to identify trends and anomalies.

In math education, box-and-whisker plots help students understand data distribution and variability. They provide a visual tool for interpreting complex data sets, making it easier for students to grasp statistical concepts. Teachers often use box plots in lessons on data analysis, encouraging students to create and interpret these plots using real data.

Box-and-Whisker Plot
In terms of the median house price which house 
would likely be in the upper quartile of prices?

For a complete collection of terms related to Measures of Central Tendency click on this link: Measures of Central Tendency Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.6, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.8, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.9, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.MD.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.MD.B.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.MD.B.5.B, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.MD.B.6, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.MD.B.7
Grade Range 6 - 10
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Probability and Data Analysis
        • Data Analysis
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords data analysis, measures of central tendency, definitions, glossary term, statistics