Comparing Dot 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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Find the ranges.

Science: _________ Math: __________

• science: 6 h; math: 6 h

• science: 3 h; math: 5.5 h

• science: 5 h; math: 6 h

• science: 3 h; math: 4.5 h

Who has the lesser range

• SUVs with a range of 9

• Cars with a range of 6

• Cars with a range of 9

• SUVs with a range of 4

Is the cars dot plot skewed left or right?

• left

• right

The double dot plots show the average wait times in minutes for two popular rides at an amusement park. Compare the measures of center and variation, which ride typically has a longer wait time?

• No inference can be made from the graph.

• Topsy Turvy

• The wait times are the same for both rides.

• Rocket Blast

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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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CCSS.6.SP.A.2

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5

Which set has a greater mode?

• Set A with the mode of 20 and 30

• Set B with the mode of 40

• Set A with the mode of 4

• Set B with the mode of 5

Are these dot plots symmetric?

• Yes
• No

Which of the following TWO statements are correct?

(You need 2 answers)

• Most people scored 2 points or more.

• 30 fans were quizzed.

• More than half of the fans scores less than 4.

• More people scored 0 points than who scored 4 points.