Maths Foundation Flashcards

(26 cards)

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Define mean.

A

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum by the count.

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True or false: The median is the middle value in a data set.

A

TRUE

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Fill in the blank: Mode is the value that appears _______ in a data set.

A

most frequently

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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A formula to find the length of a side in a right triangle: a² + b² = c².

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5
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Define percentage.

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A fraction expressed as a part of 100.

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What does area measure?

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The amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape.

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True or false: A circle has a constant radius from its center.

A

TRUE

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Fill in the blank: The circumference of a circle is its _______.

A

perimeter

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What is a prime number?

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A number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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Define integer.

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A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does volume measure?

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The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object.

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True or false: The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.

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TRUE

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Fill in the blank: Probability is the measure of the likelihood of an _______.

A

event occurring

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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Define ratio.

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A comparison of two quantities expressed as a fraction.

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16
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What is a quadrilateral?

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A four-sided polygon.

17
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True or false: An acute angle measures less than 90 degrees.

18
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Fill in the blank: A right angle measures _______.

19
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What is a function in mathematics?

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A relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

20
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Define equation.

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

21
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What is linear regression?

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A statistical method for modeling the relationship between a dependent and one or more independent variables.

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True or false: The x-axis is horizontal on a graph.

23
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Fill in the blank: The y-intercept is where a line crosses the _______.

24
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What is a composite number?

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A positive integer that has at least one positive divisor other than one or itself.

25
Define **decimal**.
A number that includes a decimal point, representing a fraction of ten.
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What does **mean absolute deviation** measure?
The average distance between each data point and the mean.