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Gessell Rodriguez
on Nov 30, 2024
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The following five-number summary for a sample of size 500 were obtained: Minimum = 250, 
and Maximum = 4,950. Based on this information, the distribution of the data seems to be symmetric.
Five-number Summary
Consists of the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum, providing a quick overview of the distribution of a dataset.
Distribution
The way in which values in a dataset are spread out or distributed across a range of values or categories.
Symmetric
A characteristic where something is the same on both sides when divided by a central line.
- Distinguish between symmetric and skewed distributions.
- Achieve understanding in crafting and analyzing box and whisker plots, with a focus on the interpretation of the five-number summary.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between symmetric and skewed distributions.
- Achieve understanding in crafting and analyzing box and whisker plots, with a focus on the interpretation of the five-number summary.