MA19.8A.38

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8 - Grade 8 Accelerated

MA19.8A.38
Distinguish between quantitative and categorical data and between the techniques that may be used for analyzing data of these two types. [Algebra I with Probability, 34]

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Characteristics of quantitative data.
Characteristics of categorical data.
Techniques for analyzing categorical data.
Techniques for analyzing quantitative data.

Skills

Students are able to:

Organize quantitative (continuous or discrete) data in different ways.
Organize categorical data in different ways.
Analyze data in meaningful ways.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Quantitative data can be analyzed for example using measures of center and variability.
Categorical data can be analyzed for example using frequency and proportion.

Vocabulary

Quantitative data
Categorical data
Mean
Median
Mode
Frequency

COS Examples

Example: The color of cars is categorical and so is summarized by frequency and proportion for each color category, while the mileage on each car’s odometer is quantitative and can be summarized by the mean.

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