What is the Least Popular?

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Grade Level:

Class 3

Data Science, Computing, AI, Statistics

Definition

What is it?

The 'Least Popular' means finding the item or option that has been chosen or liked the fewest number of times. It's about identifying the one with the smallest count or lowest quantity among a group.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine your family is deciding what to watch on TV. There are 5 votes for a cricket match, 3 votes for a movie, and 1 vote for a cartoon. The cartoon is the 'least popular' choice because it got only 1 vote, which is the smallest number.

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

A school canteen wants to know which snack is the least popular today.
--- They sold 25 samosas, 18 pakoras, 32 idlis, and 15 vada pavs.
--- Step 1: List the number of each snack sold: Samosas: 25, Pakoras: 18, Idlis: 32, Vada Pavs: 15.
--- Step 2: Compare all these numbers to find the smallest one.
--- Comparing 25, 18, 32, and 15.
--- 15 is the smallest number among them.
--- Step 3: Identify which snack corresponds to the smallest number.
--- The number 15 corresponds to Vada Pavs.
--- Answer: The Vada Pav is the least popular snack today.

Why It Matters

Understanding 'least popular' helps us make better decisions. In data science, knowing the least common trend can help companies avoid mistakes. In AI and computing, it's used to identify outliers or less preferred options, which is important for creating smart systems and even for careers in market research or product development.

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Confusing 'least popular' with 'most popular' and picking the largest number. | CORRECTION: Always look for the smallest number or the lowest count to find the least popular item.

MISTAKE: Not comparing all items in the list and just picking a small number randomly. | CORRECTION: Make sure to compare every single item's count to ensure you find the absolute smallest one.

MISTAKE: Misreading the numbers or the item names. | CORRECTION: Double-check both the number and the item it belongs to carefully before giving your answer.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: In a class, 10 students like apples, 7 like bananas, 12 like mangoes, and 5 like oranges. Which fruit is the least popular? | ANSWER: Oranges

QUESTION: A survey asked students their favourite sport. Football got 28 votes, Cricket got 45 votes, Badminton got 19 votes, and Kabaddi got 23 votes. Which sport is the least popular? | ANSWER: Badminton

QUESTION: A shop recorded sales of different types of cold drinks for an hour. Cola: 35 bottles, Lemonade: 28 bottles, Orange drink: 42 bottles, Mango drink: 21 bottles, Soda: 30 bottles. Which cold drink was the least popular? | ANSWER: Mango drink

MCQ

Quick Quiz

Which number represents the 'least popular' choice in the following list of votes: Option A: 15, Option B: 22, Option C: 9, Option D: 18?

The Correct Answer Is:

The 'least popular' means the smallest number. Comparing 15, 22, 9, and 18, the smallest number is 9, which corresponds to Option C.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

Imagine a food delivery app like Swiggy or Zomato. They track which dish is ordered the least often in a restaurant. This helps the restaurant decide if they should remove that dish from their menu or try to improve it, saving them time and money.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

LEAST: The smallest in amount or degree | POPULAR: Liked or enjoyed by many people | QUANTITY: The amount or number of something | COMPARE: To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different | DATA: Facts or information collected for analysis

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Now that you can find the 'least popular', you can try finding the 'most popular' item, which means looking for the largest number! This skill will help you understand data better and make informed choices.