6adv.MATH.14.E

Compare two groups of numeric data using comparative dot plots or box plots by comparing their shapes, centers, and spreads.

Grade 6 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012

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Vocabulary
groupsnumeric datacomparative dot plotsbox plotsshapescentersspreads
Skills
  • compare (two groups of numeric data) #dok2
  • analyze (shapes of distributions in dot plots and box plots) #dok2
  • analyze (centers of distributions in dot plots and box plots) #dok2
  • analyze (spreads of distributions in dot plots and box plots) #dok2
  • interpret (comparisons between two groups using graphical representations) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can compare two groups of numeric data using comparative dot plots or box plots. #dok2
  • I can analyze the shapes of data distributions shown in dot plots and box plots. #dok2
  • I can analyze the centers of data distributions shown in dot plots and box plots. #dok2
  • I can analyze the spreads of data distributions shown in dot plots and box plots. #dok2
  • I can interpret and explain similarities and differences between two comparative data sets using their graphical representations. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Comparing two data groups helps us understand similarities and differences in their patterns and distributions.
  • Dot plots and box plots provide visual representations to analyze and communicate differences in shape, center, and spread between data sets.
Essential Questions
  • How can comparing two groups of data help us make decisions or draw conclusions?
  • What information do dot plots and box plots show about the data's shape, center, and spread?
  • How can you use graphical representations to tell if one group tends to have higher or lower values than another?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of using dot plots versus box plots when comparing data sets?
  • In what real-world situations might you need to compare data from two different groups?