Describing Data Distribution-II (Using Center, Spread, and Overall Shape)

Describing Data Distribution-II (Using Center, Spread, and Overall Shape)

Introduction

Data distribution describes how values are arranged in a data set. Examining the center, spread, and overall shape helps summarize data, recognize patterns, and compare d...

Ken and John recorded the number of minutes they spent completing math homework over six days.

Ken’s homework times are shown. Most values were between 20 and 25.

To describe the center, Ken calculated the mean and median. The median was 23.5 minutes.

Without 60, Ken’s mean was 22.8 minutes. With 60, it increased to 29 minutes...