Compare and Contrast Data Distributions

What is the mode? 500, 600, 700, 800, 500, 600

Find the median of the data set 9, 8, 7, 11, 7, 16, 3

What is the mode? 3, 12, 12, 14, 15, 4, 12, 12, 16, 16 

Find the median of these numbers: 4,2,7,4,3

Describe the shape of the distribution.

Describe the shape of the distribution.

Describe the shape of the distribution.

Describe the shape of the distribution.

What is being studied?

Compare the grades on a final math test of 25 students who use calculators and 25 students who do not use calculators. The students decide which group they are in.

Who is being studied

Compare voter satisfaction levels between people assigned to use either paper ballots or touch‐ screen machines.

Where is this study occurring?

Determine which brands of orange juice people prefer. The people are randomly chosen at the supermarket and are asked to taste both brands without knowing which brand they are drinking.

Who is being studied?

Estimate the number of students in your school who play video games more than 10 hours per week.

What is being studied?

Decide if computer games are more effective than paper and pencil drills for children learning the multiplication tables.