Major Objectives of Chapter 8: Analyzing Data
o organize and create
one- and two-variable data in tables, graphs, and charts;
o
describe
and interpret the central tendencies for a data set using mean, median, and
mode;
o
compare
two or more data sets in terms of their dispersion using range, standard
deviation, and quartiles;
o
use
statistics to present, explain and interpret data;
o
construct
and analyze arguments built around data sets; and
o
use knowledge of data to solve problems
and make decisions.