Ohio Mathematics Academic Content Standards (2001)
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
Benchmarks (5–7)
E.
Collect, organize, display and interpret data for a specific purpose or need.
F.
Determine and use the range, mean, median and mode to analyze and compare data, and explain what each indicates about the data.
Benchmarks (8–10)
A.
Create, interpret and use graphical displays and statistical measures to describe data; e.g., box-and-whisker plots, histograms, scatterplots, measures of center and variability.
D.
Find, use and interpret measures of center and spread, such as mean and quartiles, and use those measures to compare and draw conclusions about sets of data.
Benchmarks (11–12)
A.
Create and analyze tabular and graphical displays of data using appropriate tools, including spreadsheets and graphing calculators.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
3.
Analyze a set of data by using and comparing combinations of measures of center (mean, mode, median) and measures of spread (range, quartile, interquartile range), and describe how the inclusion or exclusion of outliers affects those measures.
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data
Expectations (6–8)
find, use, and interpret measures of center and spread, including mean and interquartile range;