Math Problem Statement
list 5 number summary for this data set = [3,8,7,10,4,24,3,12,7,2,6,5,4,1,6,5,14,3,17,1,24,14,2,16,4,2,5,5,3,8,12,15]
Solution
The 5-number summary of a data set includes the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median (Q2), third quartile (Q3), and maximum. Here's how the 5-number summary is calculated for your data set:
Data set (sorted):
Calculations:
- Minimum (Min): The smallest value = 1
- First Quartile (Q1): Median of the lower half (excluding the overall median)
Lower half:
Median of lower half: → Q1 = 3 - Median (Q2): Middle value of the sorted data set
Middle values: → Median = → Median = 5.5 - Third Quartile (Q3): Median of the upper half (excluding the overall median)
Upper half:
Median of upper half: → Q3 = 12 - Maximum (Max): The largest value = 24
Final 5-number summary:
- Minimum = 1
- Q1 = 3
- Median = 5.5
- Q3 = 12
- Maximum = 24
Would you like a detailed explanation or visualization of these quartiles?
Here are 5 related questions for further understanding:
- How do you calculate quartiles for larger or odd-sized data sets?
- What does the interquartile range (IQR) tell us about this data set?
- How can outliers affect the 5-number summary?
- How is the 5-number summary used in boxplots?
- Can you explain the difference between population and sample data for summaries?
Tip: When dealing with grouped data or larger data sets, always verify your sorted list for errors before calculating quartiles!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Five-Number Summary
Quartiles
Median
Formulas
Five-Number Summary: Min, Q1, Median, Q3, Max
Theorems
Median formula for odd and even data sets
Quartile calculation formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11