Activity Overview
In this activity, students create and explore a box and whisker diagram and histogram for a data set. They then compare the two data displays by viewing them together and use the comparison to draw conclusions about the data.
Objectives
- Students will represent real-world data using a histogram and box and whisker diagram.
- Students will calculate measures of central tendency and spread.
- Students will compare distributions from two data sets and draw conclusions.
- Students will identify and analyze outliers in a data set.
Vocabulary
- Histogram
- Outlier
- Box and Whisker Diagram
- Skew
- Median
- Interquartile Range
About the Lesson
Students are given the results from a recent test. They will need to display the data graphically and will refresh their understanding of histograms and box and whisker diagrams.
*Note: This activity includes optional IB support, including an IB Question download for students who are preparing for the IB Exam.