Advantages and Disadvantages of Dot Plots, Histograms, and Box Plots

This lesson is intended to teach students to compare the advantages and disadvantages of dot plots, histograms and box plots. During this lesson, students will review the statistical process and learn the characteristics of a statistical question; whether it be numerical or categorical. Also, students will learn about the different advantages and disadvantages of dot plots, histograms, and box plots. After this lesson, students are expected to apply the information learned in a project that involves real-world issues and making an analysis based on data collected.
Resource ID#: 71148 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: statistics, compare/contrast, graphical representations, real-world problems, statistical question, data, dot plot, histogram, box plot, advantages, disadvantages
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Project,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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