Week 9 · 45-60 min
Descriptive Statistics
Week Summary
A quick preview of the main ideas in this week before you begin the slides.
- What Are Descriptive Statistics?
- Mean (Average)
- Median
- Mode
Glossary
Review these key terms before starting this week. They are kept simple so students can learn the new vocabulary before moving into the slides.
- What Are Descriptive Statistics?
- What Are Descriptive Statistics?
- Mean (Average)
- Mean (Average)
- Median
- Median
What Are Descriptive Statistics?
Progress
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Summarize datasets using measures of central tendency and spread.
Read one card at a time. Focus on the main idea first, then look at the visual on the right to help it stick.
Descriptive statistics summarize the main features of a dataset.
They include measures of center and spread.
They help describe data without listing every value.
They form a foundation for deeper analysis later.
They support quick and clear communication of findings.
Remember
Descriptive statistics help turn a long list of numbers into a short, understandable summary.
What Are Descriptive Statistics?
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Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
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