HS.D.2.a
Identify appropriate ways to summarize and then represent the distribution of univariate data and bivariate data through the construction of histograms, dot plots, stem plots, box plots, cumulative relative frequency graphs, time plots, circle graphs, stacked bar graphs, and mosaic bar graphs by hand or with technology.
Example Problems
An animal shelter recorded details about dogs available for adoption.
Who or what are the individuals in this data set?
| Dog | Age (years) | Weight (lb) | Breed | Shots? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy | 4 | 52 | mixed | yes |
| Luna | 1 | 18 | terrier | no |
| Duke | 7 | 68 | labrador | yes |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Who or what are the individuals in this data set?
An airport analyst logged details for several flights today.
Who or what are the individuals in this data set?
| Flight | Distance (mi) | Duration (min) | Gate | On-time? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1387 | 965 | 142 | B12 | yes |
| DL 220 | 403 | 76 | D5 | no |
| UA 781 | 2460 | 310 | C7 | yes |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Who or what are the individuals in this data set?
A registrar compiled information about courses offered this term.
How many variables are in this data set?
| Course | Credits | Enrollment | Department | Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 120 | 4 | 132 | Biology | no |
| MATH 241 | 4 | 88 | Mathematics | yes |
| HIST 210 | 3 | 41 | History | no |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
How many variables are in this data set?
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