AP®︎ Statistics (pre-2026): Topic 1.5 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 1.5 of AP Statistics (pre-2026) – Representing a Quantitative Variable with Graphs to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Discrete Vs. Continuous Quantitative Variables

Definition

Discrete variables take countable values; continuous variables take infinitely many uncountable values within intervals.

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Discrete Vs. Continuous Quantitative Variables
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Discrete variables take countable values; continuous variables take infinitely many uncountable values within intervals.

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Stem-And-Leaf Plot
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A display splitting each value into a stem and leaf while preserving individual data values.

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Dotplot
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A graph placing one dot per observation above its value, stacking dots for repeated or close values.

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Cumulative Graph / Ogive
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A graph showing the number or proportion of observations less than or equal to each value.

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Frequency Polygon
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A line graph connecting class midpoint frequencies to show a quantitative distribution.

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Histogram
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A graph of quantitative data using adjacent interval bars whose heights show frequency or proportion.

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