Practice question

1. A report describes a class dataset using only the mean 8. Explain why a measure such as IQR or MAD and a description of shape would improve the report. Use two possible datasets with mean 8 as examples.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.SP.A.2–3, 6.SP.B.5c,d. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.SP.A.2 — Describe a distribution
• 6.SP.A.3 — Measures of center and variation

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