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Measures of Spread: Crash Course Statistics #4

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Sometimes the measures of center don't give us enough information. The spread of the data can tell statisticians much more about the data set. A video lesson, part of a statistics video series, describes different measures of spread such as range, interquartile range, variance, and standard deviation. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the lesson as an introduction to box and whisker plots
  • Follow the lesson with practice making range, interquartile range, and variance calculations
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a strong understanding of measures of central tendency
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Highlights key vocabulary by providing definitions and examples in written and verbal format
  • Incorporates examples of interest to the target population
Cons
  • None