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Statistics and probability

Unit 2: Lesson 2

Describing and comparing distributions

Shapes of distributions
Shape of distributions
Clusters, gaps, peaks & outliers
Clusters, gaps, & peaks in data distributions
Comparing distributions with dot plots (example problem)
Comparing distributions
Comparing dot plots, histograms, and box plots
Comparing data displays
Example: Comparing distributions
Comparing data distributions
Comparing center and spread

Comparing distributions

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The Baltimore Ravens won the American football championship in 2013. In the same season, the Kansas City Chiefs had a record of 2 wins and 14 losses.

The dot plots below show the 40-yard dash times (in seconds) of the defensive backs on each team's roster. Defensive backs mainly defend against passes, and the 40-yard dash is the main measure of speed used in American football.

Which pieces of information can be gathered from these dot plots? (Remember that lower 40-yard dash times are faster.)

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Statistics and probability

Unit 2: Lesson 2

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