This lesson was nn introduction to “data science” through a discussion of exploratory data analysis including measures of averages (mean, median, and mode), histograms, quartiles, and box plots.
We also watched a short video on the Mean, Median, and Mode Toads (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C9LBF3b65s)
For a follow up activity, try counting the number of each color in two different kinds of M&Ms to see if they’re the same! For example, try looking at a bag of plain vs peanut M&Ms, or look at crispy, peanut, or mint instead.
Addition videos of interest:
“7 Billion: Are You Typical?” National Geographic Magazine (video, 2:55): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B2xOvKFFz4
“Mean, Median, Mode, & Range (Lazy Song Parody)” (2:31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHginNwss5c
“3M’s – Mean, Median, and Mode Rap” (3:13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFBQ5lnD3cg
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