Stage 4 · Data analysis · Interpret the effect individual data points have on measures of centre and range · Topic: Data & statistics · Year 7, 8
Identify and explain the impact of outliers on the measures of centre and range
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-4-data-analysis/dan-ite-stg4-03 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_DAN_ITE_STG4_03 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
Outcomes for this focus area (MA4-DAT-C-02)
MA4-DAT-C-02 analyses simple datasets using measures of centre, range and shape of the dataCore resources for this dot point
On-level resources, grouped by type. Need the building blocks? Use Support. Ready for more? Use Enrich.
Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: OutliersUse it for: Shows how an outlier changes mean and median.
Simulation
- PhET Center and VariabilityUse it for: Kick a soccer ball to build datasets; see how outliers shift mean, median, range and IQR.
Focus area resources
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