Characteristics of Distributions, Dot Plots, and Stem Plots (VCE SSCE General Mathematics): Flashcards

Shape, centre, spread

Creates mirror image when folded down the middle

Short tail on left, long tail extending to the right

Short tail on right, long tail extending to the left

Where data values are typically positioned

How variable or dispersed the data values are

Small datasets ($n < 30$), discrete data

Small to medium datasets ($n < 50$)

Leading digit or digits

Final digit