Concept explainers
Carefully read through the list of terminology we’ve used in this Unit. Consider circling the terms you aren’t familiar with and looking them up. Then test your understanding by using the list to fill in the appropriate blank in each sentence. Hint: One word is used twice.
axis
bar graph
categorical frequency distribution
classes
commutative
complement
compound interest
coordinates
data
degrees
element
empirical probability
exponential growth
grouped frequency distribution
histogram
interest
intersection
like quantities
linear growth
lower limit
origin
perimeter
pie chart
plotting points
population
probability
raw data
rectangular
representative sample
roster method
sample
scale
scientific notation
set
simple interest
stem and leaf plot
theoretical probability
time-series data
time-series graph
union
universal set
upper limit
Venn diagram
well-defined
x axis
y axis
Interest that is calculated as a percentage of the original amount of money is called _______________.
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