This program uses a graphing calculator to show how to create box-and-whisker plots, line graphs, and histograms. Learning objectives include recognizing the use of statistics in math, science, and other disciplines; calculating the median, first quartile, and third quartile for a data set; and interpreting and evaluating statistical data and determining necessary operations based on findings. Math at work: a volcanologist discusses how data analysis plays into determining the nature of eruptions. A Discovery Channel Production. (30 minutes)
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