When Comparing Centers
Use the same measure
- means vs means
- medians vs medians
Describe differences
- which is bigger, smaller
- how much difference is there
When Comparing Spreads
Use the same measure
- std dev vs std dev
- IQR vs IQR
Describe differences
- which is broader or narrower
- how much difference is there
When Comparing Shapes
Note symmetry differences, outliers, gaps, and unusual features
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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