Instructions
In this worksheet, you will practice finding the mean, median, mode, range, and frequency distribution of two different sets of data. Follow the steps below and fill in the answers in the provided spaces.
Data Set 1
1. 12, 15, 12, 19, 22, 15, 15, 21, 18
Data Set 2
2. 8, 12, 15, 10, 14, 16, 15, 20, 18, 10
Part A: Calculate the Mean
Calculate the mean (average) of both data sets:
Mean of Data Set 1:
Mean of Data Set 2:
Part B: Calculate the Median
Calculate the median of both data sets:
Median of Data Set 1:
Median of Data Set 2:
Part C: Calculate the Mode
Identify the mode of both data sets:
Mode of Data Set 1:
Mode of Data Set 2:
Part D: Calculate the Range
Calculate the range of both data sets:
Range of Data Set 1:
Range of Data Set 2:
Part E: Frequency Distribution
Create a frequency distribution table for both data sets. List the values and their frequencies below:
Frequency Distribution for Data Set 1
Value: 12 15 18 19 21 22 Frequency: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Frequency Distribution for Data Set 2
Value: 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 Frequency: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Part F: Compare the Data Sets
Based on your calculations, how do the two data sets compare? Write a few sentences comparing the means, medians, modes, ranges, and overall patterns you observe:
Reflection
What did you find most interesting about working with these data sets? List one insight you've gained: