Day 2: Data and

Diagrams
Descriptive Statistics Unit
• Example 1: The
following marks were
scored for a test where the
maximum score was 50:

• 47 32 32 29 36
• 39 40 46 43 39
• 44 18 38 45 35
• 46 7 44 27 48
• Example 1: The a.Construct a frequency
following marks were table with class
scored for a test where the intervals of 0 to 9, 10
maximum score was 50: to 19, etc.

• 47 32 32 29 36
• 39 40 46 43 39
• 44 18 38 45 35
• 46 7 44 27 48
• Example 1: The a.Construct a frequency
following marks were table with class
scored for a test where the intervals of 0 to 9, 10
maximum score was 50: to 19, etc.
b. Construct an ordered
• 47 32 32 29 36 stem-and-leaf plot.
Include a key.
• 39 40 46 43 39
• 44 18 38 45 35
• 46 7 44 27 48
c.Create a histogram for this data.

d.What percentage of students scored 40 or more

marks?

e.If a score of 25 or more is a pass, what percentage of

the students passed?

f.Describe the distribution of the data.

• Homework:

• 6H: 1, 3, 7