Find the difference between the largest and smallest numbers in a set of data (range) and the median in a real-world situation.
Clarifications:
Student subtracts the largest number in the set from the smallest number in the set using a calculator. Use sets with 10 items or less and problems dealing with numbers smaller than 100.
Student determines the range of ages and the median age of ten stud
General Information
Number: MA.912.S.3.Su.d
Category: Supported
Date Adopted or Revised:
09/07
Standard:
Summarizing Data (Descriptive Statistics) : Learn to work with summary measures of sets of data, including measures of the center, spread, and strength of relationship between variables. Learn to distinguish between different types of data and to select the appropriate visual form to present different types of data.
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