Talking about Maths and Graphs: English Vocabulary List

a measure of the dispersion or spread of a set of data points in statistics, representing the average squared deviation from the mean

"There was a slight variance between the two sets of test results."

"Variance is a statistical measure of the dispersion of a set of data points around their mean value"

the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

"Calculus is advanced mathematics with limits."

"Calculus is the mathematical study of continuous change"

a branch of mathematics that studies and classifies phenomena characterized by sudden shifts in behavior arising from small changes in circumstances

"Catastrophe theory models sudden changes in systems."

"Catastrophe theory uses mathematical models to describe how small changes can suddenly cause large dramatic shifts."

a circular graphic, similar to a pie chart, with a blank center, used to represent proportional data

"The donut chart shows percentages clearly."

"A donut chart is a circular statistical graphic divided into segments with a hollow center"

a graphic representation of the step-by-step sequence of functions in a computer program

"The flow chart explains the process."

"A flow chart is a diagram that represents a workflow or process using standardized symbols and arrows"

a graphical representation using circles (bubbles) to display three dimensions of data: two on the axis and one represented by the bubble size

"The bubble chart displays three data dimensions."

"A bubble chart is a type of scatter plot where a third dimension of data is represented by the varying size of each plotted bubble marker."

a statistical measure that divides a dataset into four equal parts, representing points that indicate the distribution of the data

"The top quartile scored highest on the test."

"A quartile divides a ranked dataset into four equal groups"

a financial chart used to represent price movements, typically displaying open, high, low, and close values for a specific time period

"The candlestick chart shows stock prices daily."

"Traders use a candlestick chart to see how stock prices moved during a specific time period."