The document is notes from a statistics class where students measured each other's heights and recorded the data. They created displays of the data including a dot plot, box plot, and histogram. They then calculated the mean and mean absolute deviation of the sample data. Finally, they were asked to make inferences about the overall population's height based on the sample collected from their class.

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AIM: Statistical Investigation: Average
Height
Do Now
Discuss last night's homework with your
group.
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Anticipatory Set
What is the average height of the students on our team?
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Table: Record your data.
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Create a dot plot of the data.
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Create a box plot of the data.
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Create a histogram of the data.
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Find the mean of the data.
Find the mean absolute deviation of the data.
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QUESTION: What can you infer about the population based
on our sample?
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Homework
1.) Finish Class Notes if needed
2.) Prepare for tomorrow's quiz
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