Comparing data sets using statisticsMean, median and mode

Data sets can be compared using averages, box plots, the interquartile range and standard deviation.

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Mean, median and mode

An animated guide to mean, median and mode. The Clappy boys need to have the right average age to accepted for a recording contract. This clip demonstrates that the different types of average can produce very different results.

Standard deviation

An animated guide explaining how the standard deviation can give you a clearer picture of a sample than averages alone. How to calculate standard deviation using the formula is explained.