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Table 7 Responses: plots and text boxes in TinkerPlots comparing measurements for one student and class ( n  = 31)*

From: Exploring variation in measurement as a foundation for statistical thinking in the elementary school

Code

Description

Percentage

0

Not an interpretable comparison; not addressing the question; no advance on the first part.

16

1

Discussion of class data only, usually in a similar fashion to the discussion of student data.

26

2

Basic statement on the difference between the two plots, for example, bumpy lines versus a triangle

39

3

Reason for difference in the arm span based on statistical information in the plot, for example, single student data bunched, class spread; most around 130 and 140, no outliers, not many same in class as single student.

19

  1. *If multiple plots and text were produced by a group, the highest code assessed is reported in the table.