Measures of Central Tendency and Spread

Site: Young Education
Cours: Data and Probability Foundations
Livre: Measures of Central Tendency and Spread
Imprimé par: Gast
Date: vendredi 25 septembre 2026, 02:38

1. Mean (Average)

Learning outcomes
  • I can calculate the mean of a dataset.
  • I can explain what the mean represents.
  • I can interpret averages in real-world situations.
  • I can compare datasets using their means.
  • I can recognize situations where the mean may be misleading.

2. Median and Mode

Learning outcomes
  • I can determine the median of a dataset.
  • I can identify the mode of a dataset.
  • I can compare mean, median, and mode.
  • I can select appropriate measures of center for different situations.
  • I can interpret median and mode in context.

3. Range and Variability

Learning outcomes
  • I can calculate the range of a dataset.
  • I can explain the concept of variability.
  • I can compare datasets using measures of spread.
  • I can interpret differences in variability.
  • I can explain why variability is important when analyzing data.

4. Outliers and Their Effects

Learning outcomes
  • I can identify outliers in a dataset.
  • I can explain how outliers affect the mean.
  • I can evaluate the impact of outliers on data interpretation.
  • I can determine when an outlier should be investigated further.
  • I can compare datasets with and without outliers.

5. Summarizing Data

Learning outcomes
  • I can select appropriate measures of center and spread.
  • I can summarize datasets using statistical measures.
  • I can compare multiple datasets effectively.
  • I can draw conclusions from statistical summaries.
  • I can communicate findings using appropriate statistical language.