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How observed values are spread across possible outcomes.

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Prerequisites

Algebra and basic statistics.

Study notes

Distribution

How observed values are spread across possible outcomes.

Median

The middle ordered value, or midpoint of the two middle values.

Histogram

A graph grouping numerical observations into intervals.

Encoding

A visual mapping from data values to position, size, colour or another mark property.

Worked examples

Which term best matches this description: How observed values are spread across possible outcomes.

Distribution is the matching concept in this lesson.

Distribution

Which term best matches this description: The middle ordered value, or midpoint of the two middle values.

Median is the matching concept in this lesson.

Median

Check your understanding

  1. Which concept would you apply first in a situation where a graph grouping numerical observations into intervals.

    1. Distribution
    2. Median
    3. Encoding
    4. Histogram

  2. Name the concept described as: A visual mapping from data values to position, size, colour or another mark property.

  3. Which statement about Distribution is most accurate?

    1. How observed values are spread across possible outcomes.
    2. A visual mapping from data values to position, size, colour or another mark property.
    3. The middle ordered value, or midpoint of the two middle values.
    4. A graph grouping numerical observations into intervals.

  4. Explain one important difference between Distribution and Median.

Answers and marking guidance

Answers and marking notes
  1. Histogram

    The scenario directly calls for Histogram.

  2. Encoding

    The intended concept is Encoding.

  3. How observed values are spread across possible outcomes.

    The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

  4. Distribution: How observed values are spread across possible outcomes. Median: The middle ordered value, or midpoint of the two middle values.

    Credit a clear distinction using both definitions and an appropriate example if supplied.

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