shape of data. how would you describe the shape of this graph?

Shape of DATA

How would you describe the shape of this graph?

In this lesson you will learn how to describe the distribution of

data by analyzing the shape of a graph.

Let’s Review

Line Plots

A Common Mistake

All graphs can be described by their shape.

Core Lesson

The Bell Curve

Core Lesson

Skew

Right skewed

Core Lesson

Skew

Left skewed

Core Lesson

Clusters and Gaps

Core Lesson

Peaks

Core Lesson

Uniform Distribution

In this lesson you have learned how to describe the distribution

of data by analyzing the shape of a graph.

Guided Practice

Describe the shapes you see in this graph.

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Extension Activities

Sketch out one of each kind of graph1 - bell curves2 - skewed right3 - skewed left4 - cluster5 - gap6 - peaks7 - uniform distribution.

Quick Quiz

Describe the shape of the distribution of this graph.

Quick Quiz

Describe the shape of the distribution of this graph.

Quick Quiz

Describe the shape of the distribution of this graph.

Quick Quiz

Describe the shape of the distribution of this graph.

Quick Quiz

Describe the shape of the distribution of this graph.

Quick Quiz

Describe the shape of the distribution of this graph.

Quick Quiz

Describe the shape of the distribution of this graph.