Descriptive Statistics

Virginia SOL PS.DS.1

Represent and analyze univariate quantitative data visualizations to identify patterns and departures.

What students need to be able to do

  • Create and interpret graphical displays of univariate quantitative data (dot plots, stemplots, boxplots, cumulative frequency graphs, histograms) using technology.
  • Analyze graphs by identifying shape, measures of center, spread, and unusual features (outliers, clusters, gaps).