| Topics |
Description |
| Range |
To find the range of a set of data. Whole numbers, integers, and decimals are
used in the problems presented. All problems are drawn from real-life situations. |
Arithmetic
Mean |
To define
and compute the arithmetic mean. Whole
numbers and decimals are used throughout. Rounding to a particular decimal place is required. |
| Non-Routine
Mean |
Students learn to
work backwards by solving non-routine mean problems. For example, finding the missing number given the mean and the other numbers
in the set. Whole numbers and decimals are used throughout. |
| Median |
To find the
median of a set of data. Sets with an odd and with an even number of items are
explored. Whole numbers and decimals are used throughout. |
| Mode |
To find the mode
of a set of data. Bimodal sets are also covered. A
distinction is made between a set with no mode and one with a mode of zero.
Whole numbers, signed numbers, and decimals are used in the problems. |
| Practice Exercises |
To complete 10 additional
exercises as practice. To assess students' understanding of all concepts. |
| Challenge Exercises |
To solve 10
additional problems that challenge students' understanding of all topics covered. Problems are drawn from real-life situations. To hone students'
problem-solving skills. |
| Solutions |
To review complete
solutions to all exercises presented in this unit. Includes the problem,
step-by-step solutions, final answer and units for each exercise. |
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