Comparing Dot and Box Plots

The dot plots compare the number of raffle tickets sold by boys and girls during a school fund-raiser. Which plot has an outlier? 

• Girls
• Boys
• Both Plots
• Neither

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What is the difference between the medians for the two data sets? 

• 0 tickets
• 2 tickets
• 4 tickets
• 6 tickets

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What is the interquartile range for the Checkers Club?

• 4
• 5
• 10
• 11

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Which data set shows a greater spread?

• Chess Club
• Checkers Club
• They have the same spread.
• You cannot tell from the box plots. 

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Find the medians.
Science: _________ Math: __________ 

•  science: 4.5 h; math: 3 h
•  science: 3 h; math: 4.5 h
•  science: 5 h; math: 5 h
•  science: 3.5 h; math: 4 h

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Compare the centers and spreads. 

•  Math has a higher median (center) and a wider spread.
•  Math has a higher median (center) and a smaller spread.
• Math has a lower median (center) and a smaller spread.
• Math has a lower median (center) and a wider spread.

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What is the range in gas mileage for cars?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 6

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Are these dot plots symmetric?

• Yes
• No

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Is the Cars dot plot skewed left or right?

• left
• right

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What is the IQR of the Cruisers?

• 4
• 6

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