Display Title
Definition--Measures of Central Tendency--Categorical Data
Display Title
Categorical Data
Topic
Statistics
Definition
Categorical data refers to data that can be divided into specific categories or groups.
Description
Categorical data is essential for organizing and analyzing information that falls into distinct categories, such as gender, race, or product type. This type of data is often used in market research, social sciences, and public health studies to identify patterns and relationships between groups. In mathematics, understanding categorical data is crucial for interpreting bar charts, pie charts, and frequency tables.
In educational contexts, students learn to classify and analyze categorical data through hands-on activities, such as surveys and experiments. These exercises help students develop skills in data collection, organization, and interpretation, preparing them for more advanced statistical analysis. Teachers use categorical data to teach concepts of probability and distribution, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making.
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 |
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| Grade Range | 6 - 10 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Probability and Data Analysis • Data Analysis |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Keywords | data analysis, measures of central tendency, definitions, glossary term, statistics |
