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Year 9

Using the fx-CG50 for statistics

I can use the fx-CG50 to perform calculations with data.

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Year 9

Using the fx-CG50 for statistics

I can use the fx-CG50 to perform calculations with data.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Some calculators can perform more than just basic calculations.
  2. The fx-CG50 can produce a statistical summary of a set of data.
  3. The summary includes the mean, median, upper and lower quartiles.
  4. The fx-CG50 can produce graphical representations of data.

Keywords

  • Frequency - The frequency is the number of times an event occurs; or the number of individuals (people, animals etc.) with some specific property.

  • Mean - The (arithmetic) mean for a set of numerical data is the sum of the values divided by the number of values. It is a measure of central tendency representing the average of the values.

  • Median - The median is the central (middle) piece of data when the data are in numerical order. It is a measure of central tendency representing the average of the values.

  • Mode - The mode is the most frequent value. It is a measure of central tendency representing the average of the values.

  • Statistical summary - A statistical summary sums up the features of a data set. It may contain the mean, median and/or mode which measure the central tendency. It may also contain the range which measures the spread.

Common misconception

Calculators can only be used to add, subtract, multiply or divide.

They can be used to perform basic calculations but they can also do so much more.


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Equipment

Casio fx-CG50

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
The is the number of times an event occurs; or the number of individuals (people, animals etc.) with some specific property.
Correct Answer: frequency
Q2.
The arithmetic for a set of numerical data is the sum of the values divided by the number of values. It is a measure of central tendency representing the average of the values.
Correct Answer: mean
Q3.
The is the central (middle) piece of data when the data are in numerical order. It is a measure of central tendency representing the average of the values.
Correct Answer: median
Q4.
The is the most frequent value. It is a measure of central tendency representing the average of the values.
Correct Answer: mode
Q5.
A summary sums up the features of a data set. It may contain the mean, median and/or mode which measure the central tendency. It may also contain the range which measures the spread.
Correct Answer: statistical
Q6.
Calculate the mean of this data: 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15. Give your answer to 2 d.p.
Correct Answer: 6.65

6 Questions

Q1.
This frequency table shows the star rating received by a restaurant over its opening weekend. What was the mean star rating (to the nearest star)?
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Correct Answer: 4
Q2.
This frequency table shows the star rating received by a restaurant over its opening weekend. What was the median star rating?
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Correct Answer: 4
Q3.
This frequency table shows the star rating received by a restaurant over its opening weekend. Calculate the interquartile range.
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Correct Answer: 2
Q4.
The time it takes for a sample of pupils to travel to school is collected in this grouped frequency table. What is the estimated mean travel time (to the nearest minute)?
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Correct Answer: 18
Q5.
The time it takes for a sample of pupils to travel to school is collected in this grouped frequency table. In what time interval is the median?
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$$0 < t \leq 4$$
$$4 < t \leq 10$$
Correct answer: $$10 < t \leq 16$$
$$16 < t \leq 26$$
$$26 < t \leq 40$$
Q6.
The time it takes for a sample of pupils to travel to school is collected in this grouped frequency table. Calculate the estimated interquartile range.
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Correct Answer: 8