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4) Boxplots
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Using the example of hot dog calorie counts, boxplots help us to visualize the five-number summary and make comparisons between different types of frankfurters.
13) Stemplots
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As a first step in visualizing data, this film focuses on the use of stem plots to understand raw data. The U.S. Army experienced an equipment shortage and as a result used statistics to ensure soldiers are properly outfitted for war. Data from soldiers' foot measurements and Toyota's fuel efficient vehicles are transformed in stem plots.
14) Correlation
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Twin studies track how similar identical and fraternal twins are on various characteristics, even if they don't grow up together. Correlation lets researchers put a number on it.
16) Normal Curves
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English
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A nature preserve that's tracked bird migrations through New England for decades records tons of bird-related data; everything from wingspan measurements to arrival dates provides examples of normal distributions.
17) Control Charts
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Control charts helped Quest Diagnostics streamline and improve their system for processing and testing lab samples so they could meet their nightly deadlines.
19) Scatterplots
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Plotting annual numbers of Florida powerboat registrations and manatee killings suggests an uncomfortable relationship for the marine mammals.