How To Find The Interquartile Range & any Outliers - Descriptive Statistics

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18 Jan 201912:33
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TLDRThis lesson explains how to calculate the interquartile range (IQR) and identify outliers given a data set. It first overviews key terms: the data range between min and max values, median as the middle number dividing data in half, quartiles splitting data into four parts. It then walks through finding quartiles by dividing data subsets, using their difference to get the IQR representing middle 50%. Finally, it defines outliers as outside 1.5 x IQR below Q1 or above Q3, provides data sets to exemplify calculating IQR and pinpointing outlier numbers, imparting a clear process to summarize middle data tendencies and detect extreme values.

Takeaways
  • 😀 To find the interquartile range (IQR), take the difference between the 3rd quartile (Q3) and 1st quartile (Q1).
  • 📏 Q1 represents the 25th percentile and Q3 represents the 75th percentile.
  • 📈 Arrange the data in ascending order before calculating the quartiles.
  • 🎯 The median splits the data into equal lower and upper halves to find Q1 and Q3.
  • 🔢 Calculate Q2 first by finding the overall median of the entire dataset.
  • ❗ Outliers exist outside the range of Q1 - 1.5*IQR to Q3 + 1.5*IQR.
  • 📉 Numbers less than Q1 - 1.5*IQR are lower outliers.
  • 📈 Numbers greater than Q3 + 1.5*IQR are upper outliers.
  • 🎯 Check if any data points fall outside the outlier boundaries.
  • 📊 Understanding quartiles and outliers helps analyze the spread of data.
Q & A

  • What does the interquartile range (IQR) represent?

    -The IQR represents the middle 50% of the data. It is the difference between the third quartile (Q3) and the first quartile (Q1).

  • How do you calculate the first and third quartiles?

    -To find Q1, take the median of the lower half of the ordered data set. To find Q3, take the median of the upper half of the ordered data set.

  • What do the quartiles signify?

    -The quartiles divide the ordered data set into four equal parts. Q1 represents the 25th percentile and Q3 represents the 75th percentile.

  • What is the criteria for determining if a data point is an outlier?

    -A data point is considered an outlier if it falls outside the range of: Q1 - 1.5*IQR to Q3 + 1.5*IQR.

  • Why do we need to arrange the data in ascending order first?

    -Arranging the data from lowest to highest value allows us to clearly see the distribution and easily identify the median and quartiles.

  • What is the significance of Q2?

    -Q2 represents the median or 50th percentile, splitting the ordered data set into equal lower and upper halves.

  • What does a number line diagram depict?

    -A number line diagram visually shows the minimum and maximum values in a data set, highlighting the key statistical measures like median, quartiles, and potential outliers.

  • Why identify and exclude outliers?

    -Outliers are data points that skew statistical analysis. Identifying and excluding them allows for a more accurate understanding of the overall distribution.

  • What is the first step in calculating quartiles and IQR?

    -The first step is to order the entire data set in numerical order from smallest to largest value.

  • Can a data set have more than one outlier?

    -Yes, it is possible for a data set to have multiple outlier values that fall outside the Q1 - 1.5*IQR to Q3 + 1.5*IQR range.

Outlines
00:00
📝 Taking notes on interquartile range and outliers

This paragraph explains how to visualize data distribution using a number line diagram. It defines key terms like median, quartiles (Q1 - first quartile, Q2 - second quartile/median, Q3 - third quartile), interquartile range (IQR) which represents the middle 50% of data, and outliers which are data points outside the expected range.

05:03
📏 Calculating IQR and identifying outliers

This paragraph walks through an example data set to demonstrate calculation of interquartile range (IQR) as the difference between Q3 and Q1. It also explains how to determine if a data point is an outlier using the criteria of being outside the range of Q1 - 1.5*IQR to Q3 + 1.5*IQR.

10:06
🗂️ Organizing data and calculating quartiles

This paragraph provides a second example data set to practice skills on arranging data in order, calculating quartiles Q1, Q2 and Q3 by splitting data into equal parts, determining interquartile range (IQR), and using IQR to identify potential outliers in the data.

Mindmap
Keywords
💡interquartile range
The interquartile range (IQR) represents the middle 50% of the data set. It measures the spread of the middle data by calculating the difference between the upper and lower quartiles (Q3 - Q1). Understanding the IQR is key to identifying outliers in data.
💡outlier
An outlier is a data point that lies an abnormal distance from other values in the dataset. Identifying outliers involves calculating the IQR and determining whether data points fall outside the fences (1.5 x IQR below Q1 or above Q3). Outliers represent anomalies that can skew analysis.
💡quartile
Quartiles divide data into four equal groups. Q1, Q2 (the median), and Q3 represent the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles respectively. Splitting data into quartiles allows us to identify the spread and range by calculating the interquartile range.
💡percentile
Percentiles show data value thresholds. For example, the 25th percentile (Q1) indicates 25% of data lies below that value. Understanding percentiles helps locate quartiles, determine ranks, and identify data distributions.
💡median
The median is the value separating the higher half from the lower half of data. It is the 2nd quartile (Q2), indicating 50 percent of data lies below this midpoint value. Calculating median is necessary to determine other quartiles and the IQR.
💡lower/upper half
The lower and upper halves divide data about the median. The 1st quartile (Q1) marks the median of the lower half. The 3rd quartile (Q3) marks the median of the upper half. Analyzing by halves allows quartiles to be calculated.
💡ascending order
Data is rearranged from smallest to largest, allowing middle value and quartiles to be identified. Ordering data to ascending allows accurate visual analysis of distribution and precise calculation of key feature values.
💡interval
The interval created by the IQR fences represents expected data boundaries. Values within the interval, between Q1 - 1.5*IQR and Q3 + 1.5*IQR, are considered normal. Data outside these cutoffs are outliers.
💡IQR fences
The fences mark interval endpoints at Q1 - 1.5*IQR and Q3 + 1.5*IQR. Data outside the fences exceed the expected spread and are outliers.
💡two equal parts
Data is split about the median so lower and upper halves contain equal numbers of values. Taking medians of these halves determines Q1 and Q3 accurately.
Highlights

The median splits the data into equal lower and upper halves

Q1 represents the 25th percentile, Q2 the 50th percentile, and Q3 the 75th percentile

IQR represents the middle 50% of the data and is calculated as Q3 - Q1

Outliers exist outside the range of Q1 - 1.5*IQR to Q3 + 1.5*IQR

To find outliers, arrange data in ascending order and calculate Q1, Q2, Q3 and IQR

Average two middle numbers if there are an even number of data points to find a quartile

A data point outside the Q1 - 1.5*IQR to Q3 + 1.5*IQR range is an outlier

Quartiles divide the ordered data set into four equal parts

Q1 is the median of the lower half and Q3 the median of the upper half

Determine if numbers are outliers by seeing if they are outside the calculated range

Extreme values at ends of range can indicate outliers

Calculate Q1 by finding median of lower half after ordering numbers

Calculate Q3 by finding median of upper half after ordering numbers

Subtract Q1 from Q3 to get the interquartile range (IQR)

Numbers outside the calculated range using 1.5*IQR are outliers

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