Week 5 · 45-60 min
Understanding Averages & Spread
Mean (average), what it tells you
This slide covers "Mean (average), what it tells you" as part of Understanding Averages & Spread. Read slowly and try the example in your own words. Mean (average), what it tells you is an important step in Data Literacy & Analysis. We use plain language and short steps so you can learn even on a slow or shared computer. Think of one real example from your school, work, or community.
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Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
Key Terms
- Mean (average), what it tells you
- Mean (average), what it tells you
- Median, why it is sometimes more honest
- Median, why it is sometimes more honest
- Mode, when it is useful
- Mode, when it is useful
Week Summary
- Mean (average), what it tells you
- Median, why it is sometimes more honest
- Mode, when it is useful
- How outliers distort the mean
Coming Next Week: Next: Percentages & Proportions