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

Students will 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. Students will apply the information learned in a project that involves real-world issues and make an analysis based on the data collected.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Basic Calculators, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
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
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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