Probability and Statistics

Virginia SOL 6.PS.2

Represent the mean as a balance point and determine the effect on statistical measures when a data point is added, removed, or changed.

What students need to be able to do

  • Represent the mean of a data set graphically as the balance point in a line plot (dot plot).
  • Determine the effect on measures of center when a single value of a data set is added, removed, or changed.
  • Observe patterns in data to identify outliers and determine their effect on mean, median, mode, or range.