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Lesson Purpose

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to central measures of central tendency, which will help them understand the different ways we can analyze a data set.  This will prepare them for deeper statistical analysis that may come in other healthcare classes or settings.

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Find mean, median, mode, and range of a data set

Student Target

“I can find the measures of central tendency in a data set.”

CCR Focus Standards

Data, Probability, and Statistical Measurement - Level C

• 6.SP.3

  Recognize that a measure of center for a numerical data set summarizes all of its values with a single number, while a measure of variation describes how its values vary with a single number.

Supporting Standards

Standards for Mathematical Practice

• MP.5

  Use appropriate tools strategically. (MP.5)

• MP.6

  Attend to precision. (MP.6)

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.1

  E.1 Effectively contribute to a team through cooperation, leadership, and giving and accepting critical feedback to work toward a common goal.

• E.6

  E.6 Identify and effectively use skills and materials needed for a particular task.

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.