Block 6: Data

In this block we look at some data and describe and summarise it using frequency tables, histograms and box plots, and by calculating the mean, median, quartiles, and range.

Some formulas will be provided for you, then think about the best ways of describing the data you are given.

Self-evaluation

How did you get on with the questions?

You can check your answers here with the worked solutions.

If you could confidently solve all the questions in this and all previous blocks - you are maths ready!
If you had some issues with the questions, use the HELM workbooks below to revise the topics

HELM workbooks:

You might like to do some extra practice. Use the HELM workbooks and interactive questions below to do as much practice as you like. Use your lboro login details and enrol with key 'HELM2020' to access the interactive questions.

HELM workbook 36 - Descriptive statistics - using section: 

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