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1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data55m
2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs1h 55m
3. Describing Data Numerically1h 45m
4. Probability2h 16m
5. Binomial Distribution & Discrete Random Variables2h 33m
6. Normal Distribution and Continuous Random Variables1h 38m
7. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Mean1h 53m
8. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Proportion1h 12m
- Sampling Distribution of Sample Proportion
  29m
- Confidence Intervals for Population Proportion
  42m
9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample2h 19m
10. Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples3h 22m
11. Correlation1h 6m
12. Regression1h 4m
13. Chi-Square Tests & Goodness of Fit1h 20m
14. ANOVA1h 0m

2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs

Visualizing Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data

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2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs

Visualizing Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data

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Problem 2.RE.6a

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a. After collecting the average (mean) global temperatures for each of the most recent 100 years, we want to construct the graph that is most appropriate for these data. Which graph is best?

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Determine the type of data: The data consists of average global temperatures collected over 100 years. This is quantitative data (numerical) and is measured over time, making it a time series.

Identify the purpose of the graph: Since the goal is to visualize how the average global temperatures have changed over time, the graph should clearly show trends and patterns.

Choose the most appropriate graph: For time series data, a line graph is typically the best choice because it effectively displays changes and trends over time by connecting data points with lines.

Label the axes: On the x-axis, place the years (time), and on the y-axis, place the average global temperatures. Ensure the units for temperature (e.g., °C or °F) are clearly indicated.

Plot the data: Use the collected data points to create the graph, connecting them with lines to show the trend of global temperatures over the 100-year period. Ensure the graph is properly titled and includes a legend if necessary.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Mean

The mean, or average, is a measure of central tendency that summarizes a set of values by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values. In the context of global temperatures, calculating the mean provides a single representative value that reflects the overall trend in temperature changes over the specified period.

Graph Types

Different types of graphs serve various purposes in data visualization. For time series data, such as average global temperatures over 100 years, line graphs are often the most effective, as they clearly show trends and changes over time, allowing for easy comparison of values across the years.

Data Visualization

Data visualization is the graphical representation of information and data. It helps in understanding complex data sets by presenting them in a visual context, such as charts or graphs, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and outliers in the data, which is crucial for interpreting the average global temperatures.

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Environmenta. After collecting the average (mean) global temperatures for each of the most recent 100 years, we want to construct the graph that is most appropriate for these data. Which graph is best?

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Mean

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Data Visualization

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Environment

a. After collecting the average (mean) global temperatures for each of the most recent 100 years, we want to construct the graph that is most appropriate for these data. Which graph is best?