Which One: Box plot, Dot Plot, or Histogram?

Students will be asked to obtain data and create a human box plot, which will be analyzed and explained using statistical terms. Students will then understand the differences and advantages to using the box plot, histogram, and dot plot. Students will also practice selecting the most appropriate graphical representation for a set of data.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: statistics, dot plot, box plot, histogram, interquartile range, outlier, Mean, measure of center, box plot, box plots, 5 number summary, quartiles, spread of data, distribution of data, IQR, Interquartile Range, range, variability, scale of data, find the median
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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