Describing Data

Question 1

Which surveys illustrate an example of qualitative data? Check all that apply.the time, in minutes, it took students to finish their examsthe eye color of students involved in after-school activitiesthe characteristics of different types of birdsthe scores on the last examthe weights of different books

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the eye color of students involved in after-school activities; the characteristics of different types of birds

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to identify the method used to collect data for each scenario.

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✔ observational study; While standing in front of the school, Jace recorded the number of students who walked, rode their bikes, took the bus, and were driven there.: observational study; Noah researched statistics online about the percentage of babies born with brown eyes.: published data; Lara knew that she had a 25% chance of winning a contest, so she flipped two coins repeatedly to determine how many times two heads occurred.: simulation

Question 3

observational study✔ published datasimulationsurvey

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✔ published data

Question 4

experimentobservational study✔ simulationsurvey

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✔ simulation

Question 5

Use the dot plot to complete the statements.

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The dot plot shows that students answered 4 questions incorrectly on the quiz.: 2; The most frequent number of questions answered incorrectly was .: 5; The data distribution is .: symmetrical

Question 6

✔ 569

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✔ 5

Question 7

skewed leftskewed right✔ symmetrical

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✔ symmetrical

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