Statistical summaries using technology
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use technology to effectively summarise and represent data.
Key learning points
- Technology can be used to calculate numerical summary statistics.
- Technology can be used to create visual representations of data.
- It is important to select appropriate representations and summaries based on context and the type of data.
Keywords
Statistical summary - A statistical summary sums up the features of a data set.
Common misconception
Spreadsheets should always be used for data analysis as they are perfect.
Spreadsheet software is incredibly powerful but care should be taken as human error can lead to incorrect results.
Teacher tip
This lesson requires pupils to use a device that can access the internet. They will be using sets of data provided. The data can be downloaded before the lesson and saved locally if preferred.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A __________ is a circular graph where sectors represent different groups proportionally.
Q2.Find the mode of the following numbers: 15, 13, 20, 15, 17, 16.
Q3.Find the median of the following numbers: 15, 13, 20, 15, 17, 16.
Q4.Find the range of the following numbers: 15, 13, 20, 15, 17, 16.
Q5.Find the mean of the following numbers: 15, 13, 20, 15, 17, 16.
Q6.An estimate for the mean of the data presented in the table is kilograms.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A __________ sums up the features of a data set.
Q2.When using spreadsheet software, which command would calculate the mean for a column of numerical data?
Q3.When using spreadsheet software, which command would calculate the range for a column of numerical data?
Q4.When using spreadsheet software, which command would calculate the median for a column of numerical data?
Q5.When using spreadsheet software, what symbol represents multiplication?
Q6.When using spreadsheet software, what symbol represents division?
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