Unit 8

Section A: Data, Variability, and Statistical Questions

• Lesson 1: Got Data?

  Let’s explore different kinds of data.

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• Lesson 2: Statistical Questions

  Let’s look more closely at data and the questions they can help to answer.

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Section B: Dot Plots and Histograms

• Lesson 3: Representing Data Graphically

  Let’s represent data with dot plots and bar graphs.

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• Lesson 4: Dot Plots

  Let’s investigate what dot plots and bar graphs can tell us.

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• Lesson 5: Using Dot Plots to Answer Statistical Questions

  Let’s use dot plots to describe distributions and answer questions.

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• Lesson 6: Interpreting Histograms

  Let’s explore how histograms represent data sets.

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• Lesson 7: Using Histograms to Answer Statistical Questions

  Let’s draw histograms and use them to answer questions.

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• Lesson 8: Describing Distributions on Histograms

  Let’s describe distributions displayed in histograms.

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Section C: Mean and MAD

• Lesson 9: Interpreting the Mean as Fair Share

  Let’s explore the mean of a data set and what it tells us.

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• Lesson 10: Finding and Interpreting the Mean as the Balance Point

  Let’s look at another way to understand the mean of a data set.

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• Lesson 11: Deviation from the Mean

  Let’s study distances between data points and the mean and see what they tell us.

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• Lesson 12: Using Mean and MAD to Make Comparisons

  Let’s use mean and MAD to describe and compare distributions.

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Section D: Median and IQR

• Lesson 13: The Median of a Data Set

  Let’s explore the median of a data set and what it tells us.

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• Lesson 14: Comparing Mean and Median

  Let’s compare the mean and median of data sets.

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• Lesson 15: Quartiles and Interquartile Range

  Let’s look at other measures for describing distributions.

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• Lesson 16: Box Plots

  Let’s explore how box plots can help us summarize distributions.

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• Lesson 17: Using Box Plots

  Let’s use box plots to make comparisons.

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Section E: Let’s Put It to Work

• Lesson 18: Using Data to Solve Problems

  Let’s compare data sets using visual displays.

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