This document defines common terms used in data analysis and probability for 5th grade MCA exams, including bar graph, double bar graph, line graph, mean, median, range, minimum, and maximum. Each term is defined in 1-2 sentences and includes an example to illustrate the concept. The document was written by J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson to provide vocabulary for 5th grade students.

1. Data Analysis and Probability5th Grade MCA Vocabulary

2. bar graphA graph that shows the relationships among variables by the use of bars to represent quantities.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson

3. double bar graphJ. Scheumann and C. Sorenson

4. line graph(broken-line graph)A graph in which points are connected by a line or line segment to represent data.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson

5. mean2, 4, 5, 9, 10 = 3030 ÷ 5 = 6The mean is 6 A typical or middle value for a set of numbers. It is the average.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson

6. median2, 35, 65, 77, 80, 100, 205The middle value in a set of data when the data is listed in order.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson

7. range10143450-75375rangeThe difference between the greatest and least numbers in a set of data.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson

8. minimum{3, 2, 8, 1, 9, 2}is 1The smallest number in a set.

9. maximum{3, 2, 8, 1, 9, 2}is 9The largest amount; the greatest number in a set of data.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson